Rifampin Intravenous
Name: Rifampin Intravenous
- Rifampin Intravenous brand name
- Rifampin Intravenous dosage
- Rifampin Intravenous dosage forms
- Rifampin Intravenous injection
- Rifampin Intravenous side effects
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Rifadin IV
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antitubercular
Chemical Class: Rifamycin
Uses For rifampin
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.
rifampin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
Side Effects
Consult your pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
List Rifampin Vial side effects by likelihood and severity.Precautions
Consult your pharmacist.
Interactions
Consult your pharmacist.
Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.