Rifabutin- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Rifabutin as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Drug Name : Rifabutin

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Side effect(s) of Rifabutin

Drug Name : Rifabutin

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