ActHIB Alternatives Compared
| ActHIB (haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine) | Rifampin | Rifadin IV (rifampin) |
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| ActHIB (haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine) | Rifampin | Rifadin IV (rifampin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis. ActHIB may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bartonellosis, Endocarditis, Legionella Pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bartonellosis, Endocarditis, Legionella Pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
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Rifampin has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine brands include: Hiberix | Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane | Other rifampin brands include: Rifadin, Rimactane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
4 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 303 drugs are known to interact with ActHIB:
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A total of 767 drugs are known to interact with Rifampin:
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A total of 767 drugs are known to interact with Rifadin IV:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 21, 1971 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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.
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