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Rifabutin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rifabutin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Rifabutin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rifabutin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Rifabutin safe during breastfeeding?
Rifabutin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Kidneys?
Rifabutin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rifabutin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Heart?
You can take Rifabutin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Rifabutin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifabutin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifabutin habit forming or addictive?
Rifabutin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rifabutin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rifabutin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifabutin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifabutin
It is safe to take Rifabutin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifabutin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rifabutin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mycobutin (rifabutin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 771-772