Bedaquiline is used in the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis in the lung caused by bacteria that are not killed by the most commonly used antibiotics to treat tuberculosis.

Bedaquiline is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them