Guide To Rifampicin

Uses And Benefits

Rifampicin is frequently used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis. It may sometimes be prescribed to prevent this condition. The medication can also prevent meningitis in individuals with Neisseria meningitidis bacteria in the nose or throat. Rifampicin can prevent patients from spreading this bacteria to others. However, it should not be used to treat individuals with meningitis symptoms. This medication may treat endocarditis, leprosy, and bacteremia. It may also help with osteomyelitis and joint infections.

Rifampicin is useful in treating central nervous system infections as well. Examples include encephalitis, brain abscesses, spinal epidural abscesses, subdural empyema, or septic thrombosis of the cavernous or dural venous sinus. Rifampicin may be prescribed 'off-label' to treat itching due to liver disease. It may also help treat brucellosis and moderate to severe cases of hidradenitis suppurativa.

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