| Active Ingredient | RIFAMPICIN |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS |
| Indications | Tuberculosis, in combination with other drugs. |
| Caution | Orange coloured urine, tears and saliva. Flu-like syndrome, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, hemolysis, renal failure. Monitor SGOT, SGPT levels and discontinue if levels are more than twice normal. More ... |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 600mg/day . Pediatric: 10-20mg/kg/day, up to a maximum of 600 mg/day. The duration of therapy varies with the infection or condition being treated. Dosage adjustments should be considered in patients with liver disease. Take at least 30 minutes |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |