Rifampin

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Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

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Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis.[2] For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol.[3] For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself.[2] It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi.[2] It is usually taken by mouth b...

Hello, I would like to know if anyone is taking Rifampin and what are side effects, i read about it online but would like to know how long side effects usually occur or if they occur at all? Can someone please share their experience. It is very important to me. Thank you in advance. ## I've been experiencing weight gain and am wondering if my weight is increasing due to this medicine I'm taking called R-Cin (Rifampicin) 450mg? Is it a possible side effect? Please advise.

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Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

I have been taking R Cinex Rifampin And Isoniazid Capsule U P S since last 67 days but I missed 1day dose,which doctor prescribe me for 180 day..can any one help me ..what should i do? shall I continue or stop the course or restart from day 1 ## What has your doctor advised? In this case, I have read where some doctors tell people to start over completely, if they miss a dosage, but other cases where just missing one doesn't seem to matter, so I am not really sure which to go by. I think the best thing you can do is ask your doctor how to proceed from here and, in the future, be careful not to miss any doses. ## I am suffering frm tb since last 3 months i am taking r cinex 600.but one day i have taken the double dose of rcinex as per confusion been taken or not .later i came to know...

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I have to take rifampin for two years. What are the side effects I should worry about? ## Hello, Tazzy! How are you? Sorry about the TB! This medication does have a risk of hepatoxicity, so your doctor should be monitoring you and checking your liver function regularly via blood panels. Its side effects may include nausea, flushing, dizziness and flu-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking blong, linoux, ethide, qpas, remylin, coxerin and hansepran tablets for treating tb. Please let me know the side effects of blong tablets.

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Rifampin

Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

Isoniazid, INH + Pyrazinamide, PZA + Rifampin

Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

Rifampin

Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

Rifampin

Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

I am taking 3 caps a day of Dicloxacill 500 mg.also Rifampin 300mg twice a day and Lactinex 3 times a day, one of them causes headaches so what is safe to take for the headache ## Hi, Jim! Sorry about the headaches. Are you taking the Rifampin for TB? If so, then what you can safely take is something that you'll most likely need to check with your doctor. Your medical history and the severity of your condition can all be factors. Learn more Dicloxacillin details here and you can learn more Rifampin details here and there are more Lactinex details here. Have you talked to your doctor about it yet? Many common things, such as Tylenol, have the potential to cause liver damage, so that may be something that you can't risk.

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hdshdh ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, fever and gastro-intestinal disturbances. Are there any questions or comments? ## i have taken this for 10 days and now (11th day) i got this ichyness all over my body visibly with spots of red i can't help scratching. my doctor gave me this after xray impression: suggestive of a chronic inflammatory lung disease compatible with ptb extensive disease.

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possibly for infections. can you tell me what type of infections? ## Did you mean Rifampin? If so, it is most commonly used to treat Tuberculosis. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, joint/muscle aches, and diarrhea. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! Are you on any other medications?

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just want to know what this med is ## I'm sorry, are you referring to Rifampin? If so, this is an antibiotic, used to treat several types of bacterial infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and discolored body fluids. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions?

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myrin p tablet ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The dosage varies: >71 kg 5 tab/day, 55-70 kg 4 tab/day, 40-54 kg 3 tab/day. Do you have any other questions? ## i need to know the dose of antitubercular drug that comes with the name Myrin P specially in case of Spinal Tubersulosis.

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Red oblong capsule with E799 imprinted on it, what is it? ## E799 on a red capsule is 300 mg of Rifampin (NDC 0185-0799). Rifampin is used for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB; a serious infection that affects the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body). Rifampin is also used to treat some people who have Neisseria meningitidis (a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection called meningitis) infections in their noses or throats. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide -Starch, Corn - Docusate Sodium - FD&C Blue No. 1 - FD&C Blue No. 2 - FD&C Red No. 40 - Gelatin - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Benzoate - Propylene Glycol - Ferrosoferric Oxide - Talc - Shellac - Titanium Dioxide - D&C Yellow No. 10 Ref: DailyMed

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daily dosage of myrin forte tab in far advanced ulmonary tuberculosis ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The dosage varies: >71 kg 5 tab/day, 55-70 kg 4 tab/day, 40-54 kg 3 tab/day. What has your doctor recommended?

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Pl let me know the after side effects of taking R-Cinex 450 mg for about 3 months. ## R-Cinex contains Isoniazid and Rifampin. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. read more: Do you have any other questions? ## hello...my sister is taking the following tablets (R-CINEX 450mg,COXERIN,MYCOPAS GRANULES,LEVIPIL 250mg) for tuberculosis of meningids which are multiplying and multiplying...please reply are they effective or should we consult another opinion from doctors.she is getting medicated from last four months but we are very little satisfied..please assist or call me at- 9921122355 ## My wife is suffering fever for the past 18 days. She has loss of weight & continous fever. The dr asked us to take several tests the results of which are as follows:- c...

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myrin p forte tablet dosage in far advanced pulmonary tuberculosis ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The dosage varies: >71 kg 5 tab/day, 55-70 kg 4 tab/day, 40-54 kg 3 tab/day. What has your doctor recommended? ## what is the proper way to take myrin-P forte, is it 4 tablets at one time or 2 tabs in the morning and two tabs in the evening ## My wife has been taking the MYRIN P Forte for the last 15 days - 4 tabs each morning before breakfast. Initially she developed nausia and indigestion, joint ache (backache severe). Please advise any remedial action as she is getting week day by day. ## what is the generic name of myrin p forte?is this the best medicine for far advanc...

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Rifabutin

Rifabutin (Rfb) is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis and prevent and treat Mycobacterium avium complex.[1] It is typically only used in those who cannot tolerate rifampin such as people with HIV/AIDS on antiretrovirals.[1] For active tuberculosis it is used with other antimycobacterial medications.[1] For latent tuberculosis it may be used by itself when the exposure was with drug-resistant TB.[1] Common side effects inclu...