Rifabutin
Overview
Rifabutin is rifamycin antibiotic with a spectrum of antibacterial activity similar to that of rifampicin. Rifabutin is used for the prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in immunocompromised patients and for the treatment of opportunistic mycobacterial infections including tuberculosis (T.B).
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Rifabutin's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| No data regarding the Adult dosage details of Rifabutin is available. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Rifabutin is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Rifabutin is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Rifabutin
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