Rifadin is manufactured by Aventis Pharma Inc.This medicine is a rifamycin antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis (TB), as well as to treat those who have been exposed to meningitis-causing bacteria before they become sick. This drug does not treat acute meningitis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

 

Why is Rifampicin prescribed?

Rifampicin is a combination antibiotic used to treat the initial phase of tuberculosis. After a 2-month period, your doctor may prescribe another combination of antituberculosis drugs (Rifamate), which can be continued for longer periods.

Where can I order Rifampicin from? Can I buy Rifampicin at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Rifampicin at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Rifampicin from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Rifampicin and when you order Rifampicin it will be delivered with express shipping.

Most important fact about Rifampicin

Isoniazid, one of the components of Rifampicin, sometimes causes liver damage. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop yellowing of the eyes or skin, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting.

How should you take Rifampicin?

Take Rifampicin exactly as prescribed. Do not stop without consulting your doctor. It is important to take all of the drug prescribed for you, even if you feel better, and not to miss any doses. Take Rifampicin on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, with a full glass of water. Wait at least 1 hour before taking an antacid, as antacids may interfere with the drug. If needed, your doctor may suggest taking vitamin B6 while you are on Rifampicin therapy. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions...

Store Rifampicin at room temperature. Protect from moisture.

What Rifampicin side effects may occur?

Rifampicin Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Rifampicin.

More common Rifampicin side effects may include:
Angina (crushing chest pain), anxiety, bone pain, chest pain, chest tightness, cough, coughing up blood, diabetic coma, diarrhea, difficult breathing, digestive pain, fast, fluttery heartbeat, headache, hepatitis, hives, itching, joint pain, nausea, numbness or tingling of the legs, rash, reddened skin, skin peeling or flaking, sleeplessness, sweating, swelling of the legs, vomiting, yellowing of skin and eyes

Less common Rifampicin side effects may include:
High or persistent fever, ringing in ears, vertigo

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Rifampicin

If Rifampicin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects could be increased, decreased, or altered. Consider another form of birth control if you are taking oral contraceptives, since Rifampicin lowers their effectiveness. Also check with your doctor before combining Rifampicin with the following:

Antacids such as Maalox or Tums
Anticonvulsants such as Dilantin, Depakene, Mysoline, Tegretol
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and Nembutal
Blood pressure medicines such as Inderal, Tenormin, and Vasotec
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
Cotrimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Cycloserine (Seromycin)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Dapsone
Diabetes medications such as Diabinese and Orinase
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Heart medications such Calan, Cardizem, Lanoxin, Norpace, Mexitil, Procardia, Quinidex, and Tonocard
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Levodopa (Sinemet)
Narcotic analgesics such as Darvon, Demerol, Percocet, Percodan
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Probenecid (Benemid)
Progestins such as Megace
Steroid drugs such as Deltasone and Prelone
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Theophylline (Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Theo-Dur)
Tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax

Foods such as cheese, fish, and red wine may cause reactions if you are taking a medicine containing isoniazid. Call your doctor immediately if fast or fluttery heartbeat, flushing, sweating, headache, or light-headedness occurs while you are taking this medication.

Special Rifampicin information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. You may need to discontinue the drug. If needed for preventive treatment, Rifampicin should be started after delivery. An ingredient in Rifampicin may cause postnatal hemorrhaging in the mother and baby when given during the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Rifampicin can pass into breast milk and may affect the nursing infant. Your doctor may recommend that you stop breastfeeding until your treatment with Rifampicin is finished.

Recommended Rifampicin dosage

ADULTS Take once a day, as follows:

If you weigh 97 pounds or less: 4 tablets
If you weigh 98 to 120 pounds: 5 tablets
If you weigh 121 pounds or more: 6 tablets

CHILDREN Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 15 have not been established.

Rifampicin Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An untreated overdose of Rifampicin can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Rifampicin overdose may include:
Blurred vision, coma, dizziness, hallucinations, increasing tiredness or sluggishness, liver enlargement or tenderness, nausea, seizures, slurring of speech, shallow or difficult breathing, stupor, vomiting, yellow eyes and skin

 

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