Rifapentine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Priftin
Category- Antibacterial (antimycobacterial)
DescriptionRifapentine
(RIF-a-pen-teen) is used with other medicines
to treat tuberculosis.
To help clear up your tuberculosis 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.
Rifapentine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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