Rifampin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane, Rofact, rifampicin

Category

• Antibacterial, antileprosy agent
• Antibacterial, antimycobacterial

Description

Rifampin (rif-AM-pin) is used to treat certain bacterial infections.

Rifampin is used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin is also taken by itself by patients who may carry meningitis bacteria in their nose and throat (without feeling sick) and may spread these bacteria to others. This medicine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, you must keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses.

Rifampin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Suspension (U.S. and Canada)

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Rifadin
• Rifadin IV
• Rimactane

In Canada -

• Rifadin
• Rimactane
• Rofact

Another commonly used name is rifampicin .