Rifampicin

What Are The Uses Of Rifampicin?

Rifampicin is used for treating tuberculosis and other bacterial infections like leprosy, Legionnaires' disease (a type of pneumonia). It only treats bacterial infections, not viral infections.

What Are The Side Effects Of Rifampicin?

Some of the common side-effects include:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset

What Are The Contraindications Of Rifampicin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Alcoholism
• HIV/ AIDS
• Liver problems
• Diabetes