1. Plural of dapsone; a sulfone drug used primarily to treat leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, and certain infections, particularly Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts

Examples

• Dapsones are commonly prescribed in combination with other antimicrobial agents for leprosy treatment.
• The patient was started on dapsones to prevent opportunistic infections.
• Dapsones have been used for decades in dermatology for treating certain skin conditions.
• Healthcare providers must monitor patients taking dapsones for potential adverse effects.
• Dapsones remain an important therapeutic option in developing countries where leprosy is endemic.