Rifampin

Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D., Edina Avdic, Pharm.D.

INDICATIONS

FDA

  • All forms of tuberculosis.
  • Treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis to eliminate meningococci from the nasopharynx.
  • Rifampin is used to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and other antibacterial drugs--used only to treat or prevent infections proven or strongly suggested to be caused by bacteria.

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

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Last updated: October 11, 2023