Who should not take Bedaquiline Tablet?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • low amount of magnesium in the blood
  • low amount of potassium in the blood
  • slow heartbeat
  • sudden and serious symptoms of heart failure called acute decompensated heart failure
  • severe liver disease
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • torsades de pointes
  • a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
  • severe renal impairment
  • a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding

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