Rifacure 450mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat all forms of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.

Introduction:
Rifacure 450mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat all forms of tuberculosis. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to fight serious infections. It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food. Your urine, tears, and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Rifacure 450mg Capsule can interact with many medicines. Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rifacure 450mg Capsule may decrease their effectiveness. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.

Dosage Form:
Capsule

Side Effects:

• No common side effects listed.

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Rifacure 450mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How it Works:
Rifacure 450mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.

Quick Tips:

• Your doctor has prescribed Rifacure 450mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food.
• Your urine, tears, and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as Rifacure 450mg Capsule can interact with many medicines.
• Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rifacure 450mg Capsule may decrease their effectiveness.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or loss of appetite, fever or chills.

Interacting Drugs:

• Aprepitant
• Atazanavir
• Eszopiclone
• Indinavir

FAQs:

• Is rifampin a penicillin/amoxicillin/sulfa drug?
  No, rifampin is an antibiotic with a unique structure and mechanism of action that differs from penicillins and sulfa drugs. It is commonly used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy.


• Is rifampin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
  Rifampin is a bactericidal drug, meaning it kills bacteria by inhibiting the activity of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, an essential enzyme for bacterial life processes.


• Is rifampin an inducer or inhibitor?
  Rifampin is an inducer of certain liver enzymes responsible for processing and eliminating drugs from the body. This can increase the activity of other medications.


• What is R-cin 600 used for?
  R-cin 600 is a trade name for rifampin, which is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy, as well as prevent meningococcal meningitis and Haemophilus influenza infections.


• What is R-cinex/Macox plus/R-cinex 600?
  R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of rifampin and isoniazid, used to treat tuberculosis. R-cinex 600 contains 600 mg of rifampin and 300 mg of isoniazid.


• Can I take rifampin with ibuprofen/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
  Rifampin has no known serious interactions with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. However, inform your doctor about all medications to avoid potential side effects.


• Does rifampin cause weight gain/weight loss/hair loss/constipation/yeast infection?
  Rifampin does not typically cause these side effects. Changes in body weight, hair loss, or constipation are not among the known side effects of rifampin.


• Does rifampin cause headaches?
  Yes, headache is a possible side effect of rifampin.


• Does rifampin change urine color/turn urine orange?
  Taking rifampin may temporarily change the color of your urine to brownish-red or orange. This effect is harmless and reversible once treatment is completed.


• Does rifampin cause liver damage?
  Rifampin is generally safe when used at prescribed doses for the recommended duration. However, it's essential to monitor liver function while taking this medication. Combination with certain other drugs can increase the risk of liver damage.