Rifadin Alternatives Compared
Rifadin | Isoniazid | Rifampin |
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Rifadin (rifampin) | Isoniazid | Rifampin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bartonellosis, Legionella Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Tuberculosis - Latent, Tuberculosis - Prophylaxis, Tuberculosis - Active, Mycobacterium kansasii. isoniazid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bartonellosis, Legionella Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
Related suggestions Tuberculosis, Latent
Tuberculosis, Active
Tuberculosis, Prophylaxis
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More about Rifadin (rifampin) | More about Isoniazid | More about Rifampin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Rifadin has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Isoniazid has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Rifampin has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Rifadin side effects in more detail. |
See also: isoniazid side effects in more detail. |
See also: rifampin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all isoniazid prices |
View all rifampin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other rifampin brands include: Rifadin IV, Rimactane |
N/A |
Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
3.1 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 721 drugs are known to interact with Rifadin:
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A total of 678 drugs are known to interact with isoniazid:
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A total of 721 drugs are known to interact with rifampin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
May 21, 1971 |
November 17, 1952 |
May 21, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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