Question 1

Is rifampin a penicillin/amoxicillin/sulfa drug?

Accepted Answer

No. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has a structure and mechanism of action different from penicillin or amoxicillin (amoxicillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics). The chemical structure and mechanism of action of rifampin is different from sulfa drugs

Question 2

Is rifampin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Accepted Answer

Rifampin is a bactericidal drug. It acts by blocking the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-dependent RNA polymerase which essential for important life processes in the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria

Question 3

Is rifampin an inducer or inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Rifampin is an inducer (increases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Question 4

What is R-cin 600 used for?

Accepted Answer

R-cin 600 is a trade name for active drug rifampin 600 mg. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It is also used in the prevention of meningococcal meningitis and Haemophilus influenza infections. It may also be used in combination with other drugs to treat infections-Brucellosis, Legionnaires disease or serious staphylococcal infections

Question 5

What is R-cinex/Macox plus/R-cinex 600?

Accepted Answer

R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of active drugs rifampin and isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. R-cinex 600 and Macox plus contains 600 mg of active drug rifampin and 300 mg of active drug isoniazid

Question 6

Can I take rifampin with ibuprofen/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Accepted Answer

Rifampin has no known serious drug interaction with ibuprofen or acetaminophen (trade name: Tylenol). Inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Question 7

Does rifampin cause weight gain/weight loss/ hair loss/ constipation/ yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

No. Changes in body weight, hair loss or triggering constipation are not among the known side effects of rifampin. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has no known effect on causing yeast infections

Question 8

Does rifampin cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Headache is a possible side effect of rifampin

Question 9

Does rifampin change urine color/turn urine orange?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Taking rifampin may change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful

Question 10

Does rifampin cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Rifampin is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration. Constant monitoring of liver function is important while on treatment with rifampin. Taking drugs like saquinavir, ritonavir with rifampin can cause severe liver damage. Do consult your doctor if you have any liver problem before taking rifampin.

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