Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide

Brand Names or Trade Names of Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide

International :

Rifater

Why is Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains antituberculosis agents, prescribed for pulmonary tuberculosis.

When should Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with a history of known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide?

Patients weighing ≤ 44 kg – 4 tablets.
Patients weighing between 45-54 kg – 5 tablets.
Patients weighing ≥ 55 kg – 6 tablets.

How should Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal with a full glass of water.

What are the warnings and precautions for Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, epilepsy, gout, HIV infection, alcoholism, liver or kidney impairment, malnutrition, elderly, children, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide?

Gastrointestinal - Heartburn, epigastric distress, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, flatulence, cramps, and diarrhea.
Liver - Abnormalities in liver function tests.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Central Nervous System - Headache, fever, drowsiness, fatigue, incoordination, dizziness, inability to concentrate, mental confusion, behavioral changes, muscle weakness, pains in extremities.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Endocrine - Menstrual disturbances.
Genitourinary - BUN.
Hypersensitivity - Itching, rash, erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, sore mouth, sore tongue and eye inflammation.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, bone pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, decrease in blood pressure and shock.