an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis
A drug that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to the family of drugs called antibiotics.
an inhibitor of bacterial RNA synthesis and antibiotic drug.
a drug used in combination treatment for tuberculosis and under study for treatment of MAC. Side effects may include orange-colored body fluids, rash, nausea, fever and liver toxicity.
Indications: Treatment of TB in combination with other agents. Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity. Dosage: 600 mg po qd. There are many potential drug interactions, some of which require dosage modification; see Physicians Desk Reference or package insert for more information. Toxicity: Orange discoloration of body secretions, gastrointestinal intolerance, abnormal liver function tests, rash. Pregnancy category C.
drug used to treat TB disease; also used for preventive therapy in people with a positive skin test reaction who have been exposed to isoniazid resistant TB. Rifampin has several possible side effects (for example, hepatitis, turning body fluids orange, drug interactions).