Rifabutin

FDA Approved: * February 24, 2014
Pharm Company: * LUPIN LTD
Category: Antibiotics

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Rifabutin Overview

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...

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NDC Database Records for Rifabutin: (4 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code

• 59762-1350 Rifabutin 150 mg Oral Capsule by Greenstone LLC
• 60687-198 Rifabutin 150 mg Oral Capsule by American Health Packaging
• 68180-285 Rifabutin 150 mg Oral Capsule by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• 69189-0549 Rifabutin 150 mg Oral Capsule by Avera Mckennan Hospital

Other drugs which contain Rifabutin or a similar ingredient: (3 results)

• MYCOBUTIN Rifabutin
• AMOXICILLIN + OMEPRAZOLE + RIFABUTIN
• TALICIA Amoxicillin + Omeprazole Magnesium + Rifabutin