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rifampin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is rifampin?
Generic Name: rifampin
Other Brand Names:
Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane
Rifampin is an antibiotic. Rifampin prevents bacteria from spreading in your body.
Rifampin is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB).
Rifampin may also be used to eliminate a bacteria from your nose and throat that may
cause meningitis or other infections, even if you do not have an infection. Rifampin prevents you
from spreading this bacteria to other people, but the medication will not treat an infection caused
by the bacteria.
Rifampin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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