What is Rifampin?
Rifampin is the drug for antibiotics most commonly used in the treatment of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy and tuberculosis resistant to drugs. It may also be prescribed for the treatment of other conditions caused by bacterial infections also depending on the patient's specifics. This drug is usually available only on the basis of a regulation and the patient must be examined before the doctor can write a prescription to confirm that the use of this drug is appropriate. Rifampin is active against a number of bacteria and is very strong, so it is suitable for the treatment of drug -resistant infections. Can be prescribed as part of a combined mode or separately. Attention should be paid to doctors who have prescribed this medicine because it may adversely interact with many other drugs, including hormonal contraceptives and some other antibiotics. Patients are considered for Rifleting ampin should ensure that their doctors and pharmacists have complete lists of all medicines they take, including over -the -counter summerku.
The drug is usually used on an empty stomach with water. Patients may have symptoms such as nausea and vomiting in this drug, and also tends to color urine and stool. When using the toilet, patients may notice orange to reddish colors. It is important to fully complete the rifampin course, even if the patient begins to feel better to prevent the development of drug resistance. Because this medicine is often used when a patient has a resistant infection, doctors fear the potential of excessive use and abuse that would cause the drug to be less effective against drug -resistant organisms.
One serious potential side effect is hepatotoxicity, liver damage. Patients are often prescribed a long course of this drug to completely kill infectious organisms, and the longer they are on the healing, the greater the risks for the liver. A doctor may require periodic enzymatic paNely to test the function of the liver. If the patient's liver begins to respond poorly to medicines, it may be necessary to make adjustments to therapeutic regimen to prevent liver damage. Rifampin patients should have caution with alcohol and other substances that are known to be dangerous to the liver.
This medicine should be held in a cold and dry place outside the reach of children and pets. It is usually sufficiently released to complete the drug, and the patient should not be left with remnants of drugs. If drug therapy is stopped early for any reason, patients should dispose of excess. Due to concerns about how this drug is used, in some areas patients can only access through the supervisory programs where the drug is supplied to clinics or hospital and the patient is monitored while taking it. This is used in some countries with problems with tuberculosis resistant to drugs where there are concerns that patients mayndar market.