RIFADIN 600mg Tablet 8s works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for RIFADIN 600mg Tablet 8s

Abdominal pain severe

Dizziness severe

Headache severe

Yellow colored eyes or skin severe

Nausea and Vomiting severe

Skin rash severe

Loss of appetite severe

Unusual behavior rare

Muscle pain rare

Weakness rare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare

Chest pain

Irregular heartbeat rare

Uses of RIFADIN 600mg Tablet 8s
What is it prescribed for?

Tuberculosis
This medicine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis which is a lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Meningococcal Meningitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of meningococcal meningitis which is an infection that affects the brain and spinal cord caused by Neisseria meningitidis.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to RIFADIN 600mg Tablet 8s , or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Anti viral medications
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving antiviral therapy since it may reduce the effects of antiviral medications and may lead to the development of viral resistance.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Liver disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of diabetes since it may alter blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, appropriate patient education, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Clopidogrel moderate

Propranolol moderate

Warfarin severe

Atorvastatin severe

Live cholera vaccine severe

Diltiazem severe

Cyclosporine severe

Avanafil moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute liver disease or a known history of liver injury due to the use of this medicine. It should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious liver injuries which may be fatal. Close monitoring of liver function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of colitis due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with preexisting bone marrow depression or blood dyscrasias due to the increased risk of serious hematopoietic abnormalities. These abnormalities may include thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, decreased hemoglobin levels, acute hemolytic anemia, etc. Close monitoring of complete blood counts, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed to prevent the spread of infection. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects

Other details

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Rifampin [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682403.html
[cited 6/8/2020].
2020