Dapsone (4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone) is an orally active and blood-brain penetrant sulfonamide antibiotic with bacteriostatic, antimycobacterial, and antiprotozoal activities. It demonstrates effective antileprosy activity and inhibits folate synthesis in cell extracts of M. leprae. Dapsone is utilized for research related to dermatologic disorders, including leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, and acne vulgaris.
- Orally active and blood-brain penetrant
- Sulfonamide antibiotic
- Bacteriostatic, antimycobacterial, and antiprotozoal activities
- Effective antileprosy activity
- Inhibits folate synthesis in M. leprae cell extracts
- Used for research on dermatologic disorders