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ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s

Rifampicin:600mg | Anti-tuberculosis drugs

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Manufactured / Marketed By : Abbott

Product Form : Tablet

Pack Size : 10x10s

Ingredients : Rifampicin:600mg

Generic Category : Anti-tuberculosis drugs

How it works

ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s

  • Abdominal pain severe
  • Dizziness severe
  • Headache severe
  • Yellow colored eyes or skin severe
  • Nausea and Vomiting severe
  • Skin rash severe
  • Loss of appetite severe
  • Unusual behavior rare
  • Muscle pain rare
  • Weakness rare
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare
  • Chest pain
  • Irregular heartbeat rare

Uses of ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Tuberculosis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis which is a lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

  • Meningococcal Meningitis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of meningococcal meningitis which is an infection that affects the brain and spinal cord caused by Neisseria meningitidis.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s , or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

  • Anti viral medications

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving antiviral therapy since it may reduce the effects of antiviral medications and may lead to the development of viral resistance.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • Liver disease

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Diabetes

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of diabetes since it may alter blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, appropriate patient education, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  • Drug-resistance

    Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.

  • Other uses

    Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Clopidogrel moderate
  • Propranolol moderate
  • Warfarin severe
  • Atorvastatin severe
  • Live cholera vaccine severe
  • Diltiazem severe
  • Cyclosporine severe
  • Avanafil moderate
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute liver disease or a known history of liver injury due to the use of this medicine. It should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious liver injuries which may be fatal. Close monitoring of liver function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of colitis due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with preexisting bone marrow depression or blood dyscrasias due to the increased risk of serious hematopoietic abnormalities. These abnormalities may include thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, decreased hemoglobin levels, acute hemolytic anemia, etc. Close monitoring of complete blood counts, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed to prevent the spread of infection. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects

Other details

  • To be taken on an empty stomach
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver ABRIFAM 600mg Tablet 10x10s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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