Rifampin (Intravenous Route)

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Rifampin (Intravenous Route)

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Description

Rifampin injection is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics and works to kill or prevent the growth of TB. However, rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

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.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Powder for Solution

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