Rifampin Questions

Pregnancy - Husband taking rifampin and clarithromycin for infection. Is it safe to get pregnant?

Posted 14 days ago • 2 answers •

Isoniazid/Pyrazinamide/Rifampin - when the rest four months, the patient got dosage isoniazid (200?

... mg) and rifampicin (300 mg) only. he or she could eat a lots but her or his face will come some small buds (like acne) on forehead. why did this appear on the forehead ?

Posted 20 Apr 2012 • 1 answer •

Which is more safer to the liver vibramycin or rifampin?

and if neither of them which drug is suitable in brucellosis?

Posted 28 Mar 2012 • 0 answers •

What is the difference between rifampin and rifabutin?

I notice most post that they are on the rifampin, yet I was put on rifabutin. It is horrible and I don't think I can stay on it. Would the rifampin be any easier in side effects? I also take ...

Posted 19 Mar 2012 • 2 answers •

Effect of TB drugs and male semen production?

Isoniazid (INH) and Rifampin TB drugs on Male fertility

Posted 28 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

I have mrsa I have been given sulfamethoxazole-tmp and rifampin does anyone know if this is right?

ive been told im going to loose part of my finger for sure but they wont know how much to cut off til 2 weeks

Posted 21 Sep 2011 • 0 answers •

Dr started me on rifampin because my skin test is positive and she won't start RA meds until I take?

... rifampin for 4 months... RA meds increase the likelihood of latent TB becoming active. I took one capsule Tues night, to make sure I wasn't allergic, then took the prescribed 2 capsules last ...

Posted 13 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Rifampin - When is it best to be had during the day?

Posted 9 May 2011 • 2 answers •

Is Rifampin an effective treatment for a very painful staph infection?

I was prescribed rifampin to treat a staph infection on my left breast. I had open heart surgery 10 months ago, and believe I picked up this infection in the hospital ( was there for a month, due to ...

Posted 27 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

I have read a few articles that say there is evidence that along term side effect of Rifampin use is

... that of increased risk of spinal fractures and delayed healing of fractures. Does anyone have any information, evidence or knowledge of this. I have had two spinal fractures following treatment

Posted 12 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

Can Rifampin cause menstrual changes?

One of the side effects of rifampin can be menstrual changes. Such as??? Irregular periods, skipped periods, or totally stopping your periods??? Does anyone have experience with this? Will your ...

Posted 23 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Could rifampin discolor my dental work, caps, crown, implant?

I don't wear dentures, but I have 4 caps, 1 crown, 1 implant. I was diagnosed with mai, and prescribed rifampin, azithromycin, and ethambutol. i am concerned about the yellowing that may occur. ...

Posted 4 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Hi, what happens if you miss a dose of rifampin?

Posted 26 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Rifampin, Ethambutol, and Azithromycin use Mon-Wed-Fri. Is alcohol use on Saturday safe?

Posted 26 Feb 2010 • 1 answer • 1 star

Atypical Mycobacterial Infection - I am taking rifampin, ethambutol and azithromycin 3 days per week

... for Mycobacteria Avium Complex. Can I drink alcohol on an "off" med day?

Posted 21 Feb 2010 • 1 answer •