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Rifampicin works by killing the bacteria that are causing the infection. It does this by targeting and inactivating a bacterial enzyme called RNA-polymerase. The bacteria use RNA-polymerase to make essential proteins and to copy their own genetic information (DNA). Without this enzyme the bacteria cannot reproduce and they die.
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What side effects can be caused by rifampin?
Rifampin may also cause muscle cramps, or nausea.
Does rifampin induce hyperuricemia?
no
Is it safe to swallow someone's semen if they are taking Rifampin due to the fact it can change the color of semen to an orange-red?
The rifampin in the semen will not cause any problems, but their semen may not be safe to ingest. Rifampin is an antibiotic given for many reasons, including STD's. If the rifampin is being given for an STD then it would not be safe to ingest the semen, not because it has the rifampin in it, but because it may still have infectious particles in it.
What is the minimum power or strength of rifampin capsules for treating tuberculosis?
What is the minimum power or strength of rifampin capsules for treating tuberculosis?
How does the drug rifampin interact with the drug dapsone?
Rifampin increases the metabolizing of dapsone in the body, requiring an adjustment of the dapsone dosage.
What is Rifadin also called?
Rifampin
What is rifampin also called?
Rifadin
What are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat?
Tuberculosis, inactive Meningitis, and Hansen's disease are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat. Rifampin is an antibiotic and is used to treat illnesses caused by bacterial infection.
What antibiotics block bacteria replication?
Rifampin
What are Ethambutol Rifampin and Isoniazid examples of?
antitubercular agent
An antibiotic that may produce blood dyscrasias is?
rifampin
Can rifampin affect the effectiveness of birth control?
Yes, rifampin can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. It may reduce the levels of hormones in the body, making the birth control less reliable. It is recommended to use additional forms of contraception while taking rifampin to prevent pregnancy.
