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Delaminid for multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
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  1. Richard J Lessells
  1. Correspondence to Dr Richard J Lessells, Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK; richard.lessells{at}lshtm.ac.uk

https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202520

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    Delaminid (OPC-67683) is an investigational drug for tuberculosis from a new class (nitro-dihydro-imidazooxazole derivatives) that inhibits synthesis of mycolic acid. This multicentre phase 2 randomised clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of delaminid at two doses (100 mg bd, 200 mg bd) versus placebo administered for 8 weeks in combination with a standardised background regimen for multidrug-resistant pulmonary …

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