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Rifampicin

Uses

Rifampicin is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.

How it Works

How Rifampicin Works Rifampicin is an antibiotic that functions by inactivating a bacterial enzyme, RNA polymerase, which is necessary for bacteria to produce essential proteins and reproduce.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Rifampicin include low blood platelets, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fever, abdominal pain, skin rash, hepatitis (viral infection of the liver), headache, chills, paradoxical reactions, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased alanine aminotransferase, and increased bilirubin in the blood.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Rifampicin to treat your infection and alleviate symptoms.
  • It is best taken on an empty stomach.
  • If you experience an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food.
  • Your urine, tears, and other secretions may become orange-red in color.
  • Avoid using contact lenses, as they may become discolored.
  • Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as Rifampicin can interact with many drugs.
  • Avoid hormone-based birth control methods, as Rifampicin may reduce their effectiveness.
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, fever, or chills.

Other Combinations

Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Piperine + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Rifampicin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Isoniazid + Piperine + Rifampicin

Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Rifampicin

Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Isoniazid + Rifampicin

Isoniazid + Rifampicin + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Frequently asked questions

R-cin 600, containing 600 mg of rifampin, is used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy, and to prevent meningococcal meningitis and Haemophilus influenza infections. It may also be used for brucellosis, Legionnaires' disease, and serious staphylococcal infections.
Yes, headaches can occur as a side effect of rifampin.
Rifampin is safe at prescribed doses, but liver function should be monitored. Caution is advised when combined with certain drugs, and consult your doctor if you have liver issues.
Rifampin is an inducer that enhances the activity of liver enzymes responsible for drug metabolism and elimination.
R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of rifampin and isoniazid, used to treat tuberculosis, with R-cinex 600 and Macox plus containing 600 mg of rifampin and 300 mg of isoniazid.
Rifampin is bactericidal; it kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, an enzyme crucial for bacterial survival.
No, rifampin is an antibiotic used primarily for tuberculosis and leprosy, and it has a different structure and mechanism of action compared to penicillin, amoxicillin, and sulfa drugs.
Yes, rifampin can change urine, as well as skin, sweat, saliva, tears, and feces, to a brownish-red or orange color, which is harmless.
Rifampin has no known serious interactions with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. However, inform your doctor about all medications you are taking to prevent potential interactions.
No, rifampin is not associated with changes in body weight, hair loss, constipation, or yeast infections.
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