Generic Name : Rifabutin
Pronunciation : rif' a byoo tin
Trade Name(s):
India- Ributin cap.
International- Mycobutin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a bactericidal antibiotic, prescribed for mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
When it is to be taken :
PO- The recommended dose is 300 mg once daily.
How it should be taken :
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorders, tuberculosis, elderly, children, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Do not wear contact lenses while taking this medication.
* Take full course of treatment.
Side Effects :
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.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature and away from light.
Pronunciation : rif' a byoo tin
Trade Name(s):
India- Ributin cap.
International- Mycobutin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a bactericidal antibiotic, prescribed for mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Hypersensitivity.
Pregnancy Category : |
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When it is to be taken :
PO- The recommended dose is 300 mg once daily.
How it should be taken :
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorders, tuberculosis, elderly, children, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Do not wear contact lenses while taking this medication.
* Take full course of treatment.
Side Effects :
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.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature and away from light.
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