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Drug Interactions between rifabutin and rifapentine

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

rifabutin rifapentine

Applies to: rifabutin and rifapentine

Rifapentine may reduce the blood levels and effects of rifabutin. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

rifapentine food

Applies to: rifapentine

Food enhances the absorption of rifapentine and may reduce the incidence of stomach upset, nausea, and/or vomiting. However, if rifapentine is part of a combination product, the recommendations may differ. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Rifamycin derivatives

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'rifamycin derivatives' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'rifamycin derivatives' category:

  • rifabutin
  • rifapentine

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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