Comparing Rifampin vs Pediarix
Rifampin | Pediarix |
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Rifampin | Pediarix (diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid) |
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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 Hepatitis B Prevention, Diphtheria Prophylaxis, Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis, Pertussis Prophylaxis, Poliomyelitis Prophylaxis, Tetanus Prophylaxis. Pediarix may also be used for... View more |
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More about Rifampin | More about Pediarix (diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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: rifampin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pediarix side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 729 drugs are known to interact with rifampin:
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A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with Pediarix:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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