Rifabutin

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Rifabutin Information



Rifabutin Benefits & Uses

Rifabutin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rifabutin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Tuberculosis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 months
  • Special Instructions: used in Tuberculosis in HIV positive patients
Geriatric
  • Disease: Tuberculosis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 months
  • Special Instructions: used in Tuberculosis in HIV positive patients


Rifabutin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rifabutin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Rifabutin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Rifabutin safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Rifabutin in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Rifabutin safe during breastfeeding?


    Rifabutin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Kidneys?


    Rifabutin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Rifabutin on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Heart?


    You can take Rifabutin without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Rifabutin with Other Drugs

Rifabutin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Rifabutin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifabutin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Rifabutin

  • Is this Rifabutin habit forming or addictive?


    Rifabutin is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Rifabutin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Rifabutin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Rifabutin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Rifabutin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Rifabutin


    It is safe to take Rifabutin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Rifabutin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rifabutin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mycobutin (rifabutin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 771-772



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