Rifcin 150 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.03 (40's pack: ৳ 441.20)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Rifampicin
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd
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Indications

  • treatment of tuberculosis
  • treatment of meningococcal carrier state
  • susceptibility testing before therapy
  • monitoring response to treatment
  • emergence of resistance
  • modifying drug regimen

Pharmacology

  • suppression of RNA synthesis
  • binding to DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
  • blockage of RNA transcription

Dosage

  • oral administration
  • IV infusion
  • recommended doses for adults and pediatric patients
  • administration with or without a meal
  • initial phase of shortcourse therapy
  • continuation of treatment
  • treatment duration adjustments based on patient condition

Administration

  • empty stomach administration
  • timing of administration in relation to meals

Interaction

  • acceleration of metabolism
  • reduction of drug effect
  • interactions with CYP450 metabolised drugs
  • concurrent use effects
  • risk of hepatotoxicity

Contraindications

  • hypersensitivity
  • history of hepatocellular toxicity
  • interactions with other antiviral drugs

Side Effects

  • facial flushing
  • flu-like syndrome
  • GI adverse effects
  • pseudomembranous colitis
  • alterations in kidney function
  • menstrual disturbances
  • orange-red discolouration of body fluids
  • thrombophlebitis
  • eye irritation
  • anaphylaxis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • potential post natal hemorrhages
  • tumorigenicity
  • decision-making for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • liver function monitoring
  • competition with bilirubin for excretory pathways
  • enzyme-inducing properties
  • porphyria exacerbation

Use in Special Populations

  • special considerations for geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • pruritus
  • lethargy
  • hepatic involvement
  • edema
  • hypotension
  • arrhythmias
  • seizures

Therapeutic Class

  • belongs to class of Anti-Tubercular Antibiotics

Reconstitution

  • preparation of IV infusion solution
  • reconstitution instructions
  • stability of reconstituted solution
  • dilution guidelines

Storage Conditions

  • temperature range for storage
  • protection from excessive heat and light

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