Drug Interactions between rifampin and Vitamin B6
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- rifampin
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between rifampin and Vitamin B6. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
rifampin
A total of 729 drugs are known to interact with rifampin.
- Rifampin is in the drug class rifamycin derivatives.
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Rifampin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bartonellosis
- Endocarditis
- Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis
- Legionella Pneumonia
- Leprosy
- Leprosy, Borderline
- Leprosy, Tuberculoid
- Meningitis
- Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment (off-label)
- Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
- Tuberculosis, Active
- Tuberculosis, Latent
- Tuberculosis, Prophylaxis
Vitamin B6
A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B6.
- Vitamin b6 is in the drug class vitamins.
- Vitamin b6 is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
rifAMPin food
Applies to: rifampin
Food can decrease the levels of rifAMPin in your body. Taking rifAMPin on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal) will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking rifAMPin because alcohol use may increase the risk of damage to your liver. It is important to seek immediate medical care if you experience any severe side effects or symptoms of liver damage such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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