Rifabutin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mycobutin
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately
if any of
the following side effects occur:
sore
throat; sour stomach; vomiting
Rare
Black, tarry, stools; bruising or purple
spots on skin; change in taste; chills; cough; eye pain; joint pain; loss of vision; lower back or side pain; muscle inflammation or pain; pale skin; painful or difficult urination; shortness
of breath; ulcers, sores, or white spots in mouth; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow skin
Other side
effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However,
check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are
bothersome:
More common
Abdominal pain; bad, unusual, or unpleasant
(after) taste in mouth; belching; bloated, full feeling; change in taste ; chest pain; excess air or gas in stomach
or intestines; headache; passing gas; rash; trouble
in sleeping
This medicine commonly causes
reddish-orange to reddish-brown discoloration of urine, stools, saliva, skin,
sputum, sweat, and tears. This side effect usually does not need medical attention.
However, tears that have been discolored by this medicine may also discolor
soft contact lenses (see Precautions While Using This
Medicine
).
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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