Comvax Alternatives Compared
| Comvax (haemophilus b conjugate (prp-omp) vaccine / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine) | Rifampin | Rifadin IV (rifampin) |
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| Comvax (haemophilus b conjugate (prp-omp) vaccine / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine) | Rifampin | Rifadin IV (rifampin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Hepatitis B Prevention. Comvax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endocarditis, Bartonellosis, Legionella Pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endocarditis, Bartonellosis, Legionella Pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Leprosy, Leprosy - Borderline, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease... View more |
Related suggestions Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis
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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 Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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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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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
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 296 drugs are known to interact with Comvax:
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A total of 754 drugs are known to interact with Rifampin:
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A total of 754 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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