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Rifabutin

Latest prescription information about Rifabutin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

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Generic Name : Rifabutin

Pronunciation : rif' a byoo tin

Therapeutic Classification : anti- tuberculosis

Trade Name(s):
India- Ributin cap.
International- Mycobutin.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a bactericidal antibiotic, prescribed for mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :
A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

When it is to be taken :
PO- The recommended dose is 300 mg once daily.

How it should be taken :
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorders, tuberculosis, elderly, children, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Do not wear contact lenses while taking this medication.
* Take full course of treatment.

Side Effects :
Body As A Whole - Abdominal pain, weakness, chest pain, fever, headache and pain.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, nausea and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Central nervous system- Sleeplessness.
Skin - Rash.
ENT - Taste perversion.
Genitourinary - Discolored urine.

Other Precautions :
* Monitor complete blood counts while taking this medication.

Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature and away from light.

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