Rifampin : Additional Information (Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane, Rofact, rifampicin)

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Rifampin (Systemic)

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

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, rifampin is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

Atypical mycobacterial infections, such as Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae infection
Treatment of serious staphylococcal (bacterial) infections

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.

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