{"id":98534,"date":"2021-04-15T07:45:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T07:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=98534"},"modified":"2023-08-27T11:15:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T11:15:50","slug":"rifampicin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/rifampicin\/","title":{"rendered":"Rifampicin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An antibiotic which works by interfering with RNA synthesis in the infecting bacteria, used in the treatment of tuberculosis, leprosy and other bacterial infections.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antibiotic used to treat various infections, particularly tuberculosis. It is administered by mouth; digestive upsets and sensitivity reactions sometimes occur.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antibiotic derived from Streptomyces webs ranei, rifampicin is a key component in the treatment of tuberculosis. Like isoniazid, it should always be included unless there is a specific contraindication. It is also valuable in the treatment of brucellosis, legionnaire&#8217;s disease, serious staphylococcal infections and leprosy. It is also given to contacts of certain forms of childhood meningitis.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-87\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An antibiotic medication primarily used to treat tuberculosis, as well as leprosy and Legionnaires&#8217; disease. Rifampicin may also be prescribed to prevent meningococcal meningitis in individuals who are in close proximity to an infected person. The drug is typically given in conjunction with other antibiotics to prevent bacterial resistance when used on its own.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Side effects of rifampicin encompass a benign orange-red tint to urine, saliva, and other bodily fluids; muscle discomfort; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea; yellowing of the skin and eyes, also known as jaundice; symptoms resembling the flu; skin rashes; and itchiness. Additionally, rifampicin can reduce the effectiveness of oral birth control pills.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An antibiotic which works by interfering with RNA synthesis in the infecting bacteria, used in the treatment of tuberculosis, leprosy and other bacterial infections. An antibiotic used to treat various infections, particularly tuberculosis. 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