Rifampicin
Information about Rifampicin
Rifampicin Uses
Rifampicin is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.
How Rifampicin works
Rifampicin is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.
Common side effects of Rifampicin
Low blood platelets, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Headache, Chills, Paradoxical reactions, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased bilirubin in the blood
Available Medicine for Rifampicin
R-CinLupin Ltd
₹25 to ₹1055 variant(s)
MonocinOverseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹14 to ₹515 variant(s)
RifampilaAlbert David Ltd
₹5 to ₹603 variant(s)
KemorifaChemo Biological
₹431 variant(s)
RifasolAsoj Soft Caps Pvt Ltd
₹23 to ₹352 variant(s)
CarPan Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹251 variant(s)
TibrifAgron Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹201 variant(s)
RifaliteElite Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹531 variant(s)
RifacureVostok & Wilcure Remedies
₹531 variant(s)
RifaplusRadicura Pharma pvt ltd
₹301 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rifampicin
- Your doctor has prescribed Rifampicin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food.
- Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Rifampicin can interact with many medicines.
- Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rifampicin may decrease their effectiveness.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.