Rifabutin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mycobutin
Category- Antibacterial, antimycobacterial
DescriptionRifabutin
(rif-a-BUE-tin) is
used to help prevent Mycobacterium avium
complex (MAC)
disease from causing disease throughout the body in patients with advanced
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. MAC is an infection caused by
two similar bacteria, Mycobacterium avium
and Mycobacterium intracellulare
. Mycobacterium avium
is more common in patients with HIV infection. MAC also may occur in other
patients whose immune system is not working properly. Symptoms of MAC in people
with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) include fever, night sweats,
chills, weight loss, and weakness. Rifabutin will not work for colds, flu,
or most other infections.
Rifabutin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
-
Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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