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rifampin (rĭfăm`pĭn), antibiotic antibiotic, any of a variety of substances, usually obtained from microorganisms, that inhibit the growth of or destroy certain other microorganisms. Types of Antibiotics

..... Click the link for more information. used in the treatment of tuberculosis tuberculosis (TB), contagious, wasting disease caused by any of several mycobacteria. The most common form of the disease is tuberculosis of the lungs (pulmonary consumption, or phthisis), but the intestines, bones and joints, the skin, and the genitourinary,
..... Click the link for more information. . It is also used to eliminate the meningococcus microorganism from carriers and to treat leprosy leprosy or Hansen's disease , chronic, mildly infectious malady capable of producing, when untreated, various deformities and disfigurements. It is caused by the rod-shaped bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, first described by G.
..... Click the link for more information. , or Hansen's disease. Rifampin, or rifampicin as it was formerly called, acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in sensitive cells. It is a toxic drug whose side effects include flulike symptoms. Because resistant microorganisms emerge during treatment, rifampin is used along with other drugs, e.g., with isoniazid isoniazid , drug used to treat tuberculosis. Also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide, isoniazid is the most effective antituberculosis drug currently available. The drug inhibits or kills the tubercle bacilli that cause the disease.
..... Click the link for more information. and ethambutol for tuberculosis treatment and with dapsone and clofazimine in the treatment of leprosy.

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No references found	Specifically, the study recommends that these patients should be treated with Rifampin for six months, instead of two months; the additional four months will help maximize the medication's effectiveness," said Menzies. WHO should revise TB treatment guidelines, say scientists by Asian News International The most effective antibiotic, rifampin, killed just 18 percent of the biofilm samples in the tests. Early study touts honey as antibiotics substitute by AFP / AFP American Edition The most effective antibiotic, rifampin, killed just 18 percent of the biofilm samples in the tests. Early study touts honey as antibiotics substitute by AFP / AFP Global Edition	Rienacker, Gunter Rienäcker, Günter Rienzi Rienzi, Cola di Riesa Riesener, Jean Henri Riesener, Jean-Henri Riesengebirge Riesling Riesman, David Riesser, Jakob Riesz, Frigyes Riesz, Marcel Riesz-Fischer theorem Rietavas Rietveld, Gerrit Rietveld, Gerrit Thomas Rieux, Dr. Rieux, Dr. Bernard Rif Rif Atlas Rif Republic Rif, El- Rifaa at- Tahtawi rifampicin rifampin Rifat Ilgaz Rifat, Oktay riff riffle riffler Rifkin, Jeremy Rifkin, Joshua Rifle rifle bracket Rifle Falls State Park Rifle Gap State Park rifle grenade rifle grenade ogive rifle hole rifle range Rifle River Recreation Area Rifle Troops Rifled Weapons rifling Rift rift lake rift saw rift sawn rift valley Rift Valley fever	Rif, El- Rif, El- Rif, Er Rif, Er Rif, Er RIFA RIFA rifa- Rifaa at- Tahtawi Rifabutin Rifabutine RIFAC Rifacimento Rifadin Rifadin Rifadin Rifain Rifain Rifain Rifains Rifains Rifains RIFAL rifalazil RIFALC rifampicin rifampicin rifampicin rifampicin Rifampicin Plus Isoniazid rifampin Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol rifamycin rifamycin Rifamycin antibiotics Rifamycin antibiotics RIFAN RIFAP Rifapentine Rifat Ilgaz Rifat, Oktay RIFAV Rifaximin RIFB RIFC RIFCA RIFCB RIFCO RIFCU RIFD RIFDA RIFDS rife rife rife RIFEES RIFEL rifeness rifeness rifer rifer

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Specifically, the study recommends that these patients should be treated with Rifampin for six months, instead of two months; the additional four months will help maximize the medication's effectiveness," said Menzies.

WHO should revise TB treatment guidelines, say scientists by Asian News International

The most effective antibiotic, rifampin, killed just 18 percent of the biofilm samples in the tests.

Early study touts honey as antibiotics substitute by AFP / AFP American Edition

The most effective antibiotic, rifampin, killed just 18 percent of the biofilm samples in the tests.

Early study touts honey as antibiotics substitute by AFP / AFP Global Edition

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