Warning: following details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise & judgment of your pharmacist. this must not be construed to indicate that use of the medication is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using this drug.

Rifampin with isoniazid - capsules

(riff-am-pin with eye-so-nye-uh-zid)

common brand names: Rifamate

Warning: it med has caused severe, even death, liver problems (e.g., hepatitis). Liver problems increase with age & with daily use of alcohol. Hepatitis can develop with use of this drug in any clock during treatment. Stop using this drug & notify youre doctor immediately if you develop unusual fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin, or stomach or abdominal pain. your doctor may decide to slowly restart isoniazid after these symptoms disappear and lab tests return to normal. people with active (acute) liver problems should not use this medication for preventative treatment until after liver problems have stopped. your physician will monitor your liver function tests at least every month to discuss your progress.

Rifamate Usage: it medication is used in treatment about tuberculosis.

How to use Rifamate: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after meals) as directed. Take all this medication as prescribed. do not skip doses or stop taking this with out some your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment. for best results, take it tablet in evenly spaced intervals throughout the day & night to keep your blood level constant. Antacids may reduce absorption of rifampin. Take this drug in least one hour before taking any antacids.

Rifamate side effects: Stomach upset, heartburn, gas, diarrhea, sore mouth, drowsiness, dizziness or flushing may occur the 1-st few days as youre body adjusts to the tablet. If any about these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. this medication may cause urine, saliva, tears & sweat to turn red-orange in color. do not be alarmed. this will disappear when drug is stopped. Notify your doctor if you develop: weakness, unusual bruising or bleeding, headache, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, pale stools, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, changes at vision, confusion, memory trouble, fever, sore throat, fever, chills. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.

Rifamate Precautions: Tell your pharmacist if you have: liver disease, kidney problems, blood disorders, history of alcohol use, allergies (especially pill allergies). Alcohol can reduce the effectiveness about this medication & increase side effects. Limit alcohol consumption while taking it med. Use caution operating machinery or participating in activities requiring alertness if this tablet makes you feel drowsy or dizzy. Soft contact lenses may be permanently discolored by it drug. this medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss risks & benefits with your doctor.

Rifamate drug interactions: this drug is not recommended for use with: delavirdine. Ask you're healthcare professional or healthcare professional for more details. Inform your pharmacist about all medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription) especially of: another MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine), adrenaline-like meds (e.g., sympathomimetics such as ephedra, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), serotonin-type drugs (including SSRI antidepressants & triptans such as sumatriptan), warfarin, oral medicines for diabetes, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), theophylline, halothane, verapamil, certain protease inhibitors (e.g., nelfinavir), corticosteroids, (e.g., prednisone), disopyramide, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), isoniazid, digitoxin, quinidine, mexiletine, phenytoin, cyclosporine, zidovudine, live vaccines. this is very important that you follow special dietary restrictions in order to limit the amount of tyramine at your diet while you are taking this medicine. Foods & beverages high in tyramine should be avoided (see list below). Excessive amounts of coffee, chocolate, sour cream, or avocados have also produced symptoms about HBP in some cases. High tyramine content foods include: aged cheeses (cheddar, camembert, emmenthaler, brie, stilton blue, gruyere, gouda, brick, bleu, roquefort, boursault, parmesan, romano, provolone, liederdranz, colby, edam), aged/dried/fermented/salted/smoked/pickled/processed meats and fish (includes bacon, summer sausage, liverwurst, hot dogs, corned beef, pepperoni, salami, bologna, ham, mortadella, pickled or dried herring), banana peel, beef & chicken liver (stored, not fresh), bouillon cubes, commercial gravies, concentrated yeast extracts (marmite), fava beans, Italian green beans, broad beans, fermented bean curd, homemade yeast-leavened bread, kim chee (Korean fermented cabbage), miso, orange pulp, overripe or spoiled fruits, packaged soups, red wine, sauerkraut, sherry, snow pea pods, sourdough bread, soy sauce, soya bean, soya bean paste, tap beer & ale, vermouth. Moderate-to-low tyramine content foods include: alcohol-free beer, avocados, bananas, bottled beer & ale, chocolate & products made with chocolate, coffee, cola, cultured dairy products (e.g. buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream), distilled spirits, eggplant, canned figs, fish roe (caviar), green bean pods, pate, peanuts, port wine, raisins, raspberries, red plums, spinach, tomatoes, white wine. Tell your physician or doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of hypertension such as fast or slow heartbeat, vomiting, sweating or headache, chest pain, sudden vision changes, one-sided weakness or slurred speech. Contact your physician (e.g., doctor, pharmacist or dietician) for more following following following details, including recommendations for your diet. Rifampin can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Discuss use of other birth control methods with your pharmacist. Also report drugs which cause drowsiness such as: sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure or anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). do not start or stop any medicine with out physician or pharmacist approval.

Rifamate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, slurred speech, blurred vision, unusually slow breathing, loss about consciousness, & seizures.

Rifamate special notes: Laboratory tests will be done frequently to monitor the effectiveness of this medication & to prevent side effects. You may need to take pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) while taking this, ask your pharmacist. You should get regular eye exams also.

If you missed Rifamate dose: Try to take each dose in scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if Its near the time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Rifamate Storage: Store it drug at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 & 30 degrees C), away from heat & light. do not store in bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Active Ingredients : Rifampin With Isoniazid