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Rifabutin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Rifabutin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Rifabutin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rifabutin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rifabutin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Rifabutin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rifabutin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Rifabutin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Rifabutin for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Kidneys?
Rifabutin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Liver?
Side effects of Rifabutin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Rifabutin on the Heart?
Using Rifabutin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Rifabutin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rifabutin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rifabutin habit forming or addictive?
Rifabutin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Rifabutin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Rifabutin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rifabutin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rifabutin
It is safe to take Rifabutin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rifabutin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rifabutin with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mycobutin (rifabutin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 771-772