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Prescription only Prescribed for Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Hepatitis B Prevention, Pertussis Prophylaxis, Poliomyelitis Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis... View more	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	Related suggestions Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis Haemophilus b conjugate (prp-t) vaccine Rifadin ActHIB Hiberix Haemophilus b conjugate (prp-omp) vaccine Rimactane
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Ratings & Reviews
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Drug Class
Vaccine combinations	Rifamycin derivatives	Rifamycin derivatives
Side Effects
Diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid side effects	Rifampin side effects	Rifadin IV side effects
Generic Availability
N/A	Lower cost generic	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms Available
N/A	Intravenous powder for injection Oral capsule	N/A
Brand Names
Pediarix	Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane	Other rifampin brands include: Rifadin, 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.
N/A	4 hours	4 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 290 drugs are known to interact with Diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid: 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names) 286 moderate drug interactions (825 brand and generic names) 3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)	A total of 737 drugs are known to interact with Rifampin: 285 major drug interactions (874 brand and generic names) 394 moderate drug interactions (1673 brand and generic names) 58 minor drug interactions (478 brand and generic names)	A total of 737 drugs are known to interact with Rifadin IV: 285 major drug interactions (874 brand and generic names) 394 moderate drug interactions (1673 brand and generic names) 58 minor drug interactions (478 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.	Food can decrease the levels of rifAMPin in your body. Taking rifAMPin on an empty stomach (at... View more	Food can decrease the levels of rifAMPin in your body. Taking rifAMPin on an empty stomach (at... View more
Disease Interactions
Infections Hemophilia Low birth weight Neurologic disorder IM injection Immunodeficiency	Colitis Hematopoietic disturbances Hepatotoxicity Liver disease Porphyria Enzyme induction	Colitis Hematopoietic disturbances Hepatotoxicity Liver disease Porphyria Enzyme induction
First Approval Date
N/A	May 21, 1971	N/A
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.
N/A	N/A	N/A
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Patient resources
Diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid uses Advanced reading	Rifampin uses Advanced reading	Rifadin IV uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
N/A	Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Diphtheria Prophylaxis Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis Hepatitis B Prevention Pertussis Prophylaxis Poliomyelitis Prophylaxis Tetanus Prophylaxis	Bartonellosis Endocarditis Legionella Pneumonia Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis Leprosy Leprosy - Borderline Leprosy - Tuberculoid Meningitis Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Treatment Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis - Latent Tuberculosis - Prophylaxis show all	Bartonellosis Endocarditis Legionella Pneumonia Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis Leprosy Leprosy - Borderline Leprosy - Tuberculoid Meningitis Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus Tuberculosis - Active Tuberculosis - Latent Tuberculosis - Prophylaxis show all

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