Rifabutin Benefits & Uses

Rifabutin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Tuberculosis

Rifabutin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: used in Tuberculosis in HIV positive patients
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: used in Tuberculosis in HIV positive patients

Rifabutin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rifabutin is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Rash
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Headache
पेट की गैस
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Rifabutin Related Warnings

Is the use of Rifabutin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Rifabutin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Rifabutin safe during breastfeeding?

Rifabutin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Kidneys?

Rifabutin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Rifabutin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Heart?

You can take Rifabutin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rifabutin with Other Drugs

Rifabutin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Nelfinavir

Nevirapine

Warfarin

Efavirenz

Moderate

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Rifabutin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifabutin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Rifabutin

Is this Rifabutin habit forming or addictive?

Rifabutin is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rifabutin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rifabutin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rifabutin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rifabutin

It is safe to take Rifabutin with food.

Safe
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.

Unknown