Rifampicin is an antibiotic that treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Rifampicin is an antibiotic that treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
This medication is used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections.
Unmanaged or overuse of this drug or any antibiotic can decrease its effect. Rifampin may rarely cause serious liver disease.
This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped.
Common side effects of this drug may include:
Inform your doctor promptly if any of these effects persist or worsen.
Other symptoms may include:
Tell your doctor right away if you experienced any other symptoms while or after using this drug.
Precautions
Before taking rifampin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. Tell your doctor all the products you use including prescription and nonprescription drugs and herbal products.
Rifampin may decrease the effect of the following drug to your body:
Digoxin
Ranolazine
Sulfasalazine
Tacrolimus
Theophylline
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests and may cause false test results:
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
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