rifampicin

Examples

• All

• All the patients were treated with a combination of antituberculous drugs which included streptomycin, rifampicin, isoniazid (INH), ethambutol, and pyrazinamide.

  Academic text (2007)

• The organism is usually sensitive to isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethambutol, but not to pyrazinamide.

  Academic text (1992)

• Resistance to rifampicin alone, the most common resistance pattern, was seen in isolates from six patients, all of whom had AIDS.

  Academic text (1999)

• Although some cases of hemorrhage have been reported during pregnancy, rifampicin has been used safely for the treatment of severe Legionella infection.

  Academic text (2007)

• Antituberculosis therapy, including isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethambutol, was given postoperatively on the first day.

  Academic text (2007)

• The addition of rifampicin (rifampin) to vancomycin or ceftriaxone has also been recommended by some authorities.

  Academic text (1995)

• The patient was put on four drugs for anti-tubercular therapy (Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide).

  Academic text (2007)

• Doctors often prescribe rifampicin as part of the treatment regimen for tuberculosis.

• When battling severe bacterial infections, medications like rifampicin are crucial.

• Many patients receive rifampicin along with other antibiotics to combat leprosy.

Synonyms

R

rifampin

vsrifampicin

• Specialized

2 7.3

A medicine that kills bacteria and treats tuberculosis and other bacterial infections

is the broader antibiotic term used especially for tuberculosis and leprosy

R

Rimactane

vsrifampicin

• Specialized

1 9.1

A brand name for rifampin, a medicine used to treat tuberculosis

is the chemical antibiotic name that also applies to leprosy treatment

R

Rifadin

vsrifampicin

• Specialized

1 7.2

A medicine doctors use to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections

is the nontrademark name used particularly for tuberculosis and leprosy

Surface Forms

Etymology