RIFABUTIN

Overview

RIFABUTIN is a Schedule H antibiotic.
This medication is used alone or with another medication to help prevent a certain serious infection. Rifabutin is known as a rifamycin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.


Usage

RIFABUTIN is generally used to treat: Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Tuberculosis
RIFABUTIN can address symptoms like: Cough, Loss Of Appetite, Night Sweats, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • You should not use rifabutin if you have active tuberculosis, or if you are also taking delavirdine or voriconazole.
  • You should not use rifabutin if you are allergic to it.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Rifabutin may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
  • While using rifabutin, you may need frequent blood tests and chest x-rays.
  • Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Avoid wearing dentures or contact lenses. Rifabutin may cause certain body fluids to turn red, orange, or brown. This includes tears and saliva.
  • Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection.
  • If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Rifabutin may cause live bacterial vaccines to not work as well.
  • Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.Y
  • ou may also undergo regular eye examination while using rifabutin.

Symptoms of Overdosage

RIFABUTIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

RIFABUTIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Heartburn, Loss Of Appetite, Difficulty Urinating, Throat Soreness, White Spots, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

RIFABUTIN : Vision Problems, Heartburn, Indigestion, Neutropenia, Anemia, Chest Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Pain With Urination, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Easy Bleeding, Belching, Decreased Taste

Rare Side-Effects

RIFABUTIN : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Joint Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Pain, Pale Skin, Lower Back Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

RIFABUTIN can interfere with: Tuberculosis, Colitis, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Technical Classification

RIFABUTIN is categorized as: RIFAMYCIN DERIVATIVES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with RIFABUTIN as Ingredient

MACBUTIN TABRIFABUTIN 150.0 MG
RIBUTIN 150MG CAPRIFABUTIN 150.0 MG
RIBUTIN CAPRIFABUTIN 150 MG