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Total Rifampicin reports: 84.
Rifampicin FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 26    Reported hospitalizations: 35.
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Reported Rifampicin Side Effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis, stevens-johnson syndrome, liver disorder, vomiting, hypothyroidism, malaise, abdominal pain upper, nephrotic syndrome, international normalised ratio increased, blood creatinine increased, rash.
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Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5215673-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Jan 12, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chondrocalcinosis pyrophosphate, gout. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ISONIAZID, PYRIZINAMIDE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5216951-4
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, acute hepatic failure, anorexia, cytomegalovirus infection, gastrointestinal disorder, graft complication, hepatic encephalopathy, liver transplant, portal vein thrombosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMID, ETHAMBUTOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5223239-4
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholangitis, hepatic necrosis, hepatitis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5243988-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, hypothyroidism, malaise, rash. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 450 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, LANSOPRAZOLE, AMOBAN, ALLOPURINOL, MUCOSTA, GLYCORAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5255159-3
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with shoulder operation and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIMETHOPRIM, CEFUROXIME, FLUCLOXACILLIN, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died on 08/10/2006.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5271557-6
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: escherichia bacteraemia, haemodialysis, systemic candida, systemic lupus erythematosus. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LINEZOLID, XIGRIS, NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE, VASOPRESSIN AND ANALOGUES, OXYCODONE, SERTRALINE, CLINDAMYCIN, CASPOFUNGIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5273720-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis a. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5278987-7
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with pseudomonas infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, coagulopathy, international normalised ratio increased, nephritis interstitial, vomiting. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5281230-6
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with peritoneal tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, hypothyroidism, psoriasis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL, ISONIAZID, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5281813-3
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, medical device complication. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MANNITOL, FRESH FROZEN PLASMA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5282373-3
Physician from GERMANY reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, child 2 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN, CEPHALOSPORINES, MANNITOL, FUROSEMIDE, DEXAMETHASONE, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5282989-4
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5286135-2
Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tuberculoma of central nervous system. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE, ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5300288-9
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: henoch-schonlein purpura, melaena. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHIONAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5314198-4
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with peritoneal tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anorexia, convulsion, dehydration, dementia, depressed level of consciousness, hypothyroidism, oedema peripheral. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ISONIAZID, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, PYDOXAL, NEORAL, SELBEX, BERIZYM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/10/2007.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5318443-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with peritoneal tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anorexia, blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, convulsion, dehydration, dementia, depressed level of consciousness, hypothyroidism, malaise. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ISONIAZID, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, PYDOXAL, NEORAL, SELBEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/10/2007.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5320892-1
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, henoch-schonlein purpura, hepatitis c, melaena, rash. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHIONAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5332715-5
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gingival bleeding, haematuria, melaena, thrombocytopenia. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, CLARITHROMYCIN, ENOXAPRIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5338799-2
Physician from BRAZIL reported RIFAMPICIN problem on May 18, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with leprosy and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood alkaline phosphatase decreased, blood bilirubin abnormal, blood glucose decreased, blood sodium decreased, cyanosis, discomfort, fatigue. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAPSONE, CLOFAZIMINE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5345082-8
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 22, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, interstitial lung disease, liver disorder, oxygen saturation decreased, respiratory failure. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN, STREPTOMYCIN, MAGIMITTO, NOVOLON R. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5346690-0
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on May 23, 2007. Female patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrotic syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5353560-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, nephrotic syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE, PREDNISOLONE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5363691-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with pseudomonas infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, coagulopathy, international normalised ratio increased, nephritis interstitial, vomiting. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5370589-7
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from PHILIPPINES on June 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, vomiting, weight decreased. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, COXIBS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5370698-2
Physician from PHILIPPINES reported RIFAMPICIN problem on June 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, vomiting, weight decreased. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL, COXIBS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5374139-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 15, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, lung infiltration, lymphocyte percentage decreased, mycobacterium abscessus infection, tuberculosis skin test positive. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 450 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5050799-9
Health Professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5050824-5
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on June 21, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with granuloma skin and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: azotaemia, dialysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL, ISONIAZID. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5053625-7
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on July 07, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with meningitis meningococcal, depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, disorientation. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, PAROXETINE, SALBUTAMOL, SALMETEROL. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5065220-4
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculous pleurisy and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hepatic failure, hepatocellular damage, hepatorenal syndrome, jaundice, transaminases increased, vomiting. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 600 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ALLOPUR, PYRIDOXINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, COZAAR COMP. Patient died on 02/09/2006.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5071713-6
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on July 19, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, arthralgia, disease progression, jaundice cholestatic, lymph node tuberculosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5072823-X
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculous pleurisy and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic failure, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatotoxicity. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 600 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ALLOPUR, PYRIDOXINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, COZAAR COMP. Patient died on 02/09/2006.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5081949-6
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 05, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, neuropathy. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5090050-7
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5090051-9
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5090052-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5090794-7
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091942-5
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091945-0
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, mucosal erosion, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091946-2
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091948-6
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091949-8
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5091970-X
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, stevens-johnson syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5092658-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5092659-3
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5092660-X
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5092661-1
Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5093351-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 11, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, pulmonary tuberculosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5094364-6
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary tuberculosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5095072-8
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TOGO on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, bone tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5116854-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with sepsis, phlebitis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypercoagulation, international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin time shortened. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 900 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREVISCAN, SINTROM, LACTEOL, OMEPRAZOLE, DIAMICRON, DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, PRAVASTATIN, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5118996-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with erythema induratum and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lymphocyte stimulation test positive. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5119670-8
Health Professional from FRANCE reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Sept 21, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with sepsis, phlebitis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypercoagulation, international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin time shortened. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 900 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SINTROM, PREVISCAN, LACTEOL, OMEPRAZOLE, DIAMICRON, DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, PRAVASTATIN, STILNOX. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5119675-7
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, tubulointerstitial nephritis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5119676-9
Health Professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, tubulointerstitial nephritis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5119677-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, infection, malaise, renal failure, tubulointerstitial nephritis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 450 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL, ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5121716-8
Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Sept 29, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis, peritoneal tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis, liver transplant, loss of consciousness, unresponsive to stimuli. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5121831-9
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood albumin decreased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis, liver transplant, loss of consciousness. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5125921-6
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with pyrexia, sepsis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic disorder, aortic valve incompetence, blood pressure diastolic decreased, c-reactive protein increased, diarrhoea, endocarditis, heart rate increased, pruritus. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5136714-8
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, fatigue, headache, hepatic enzyme increased, histiocytosis haematophagic, pain, pancytopenia, pyrexia, serum ferritin increased. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5148160-1
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypothyroidism, malaise, rash. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5152457-9
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, toxic skin eruption. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5154228-6
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, malaise, rash. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN, STEROIDS NOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5154565-5
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, hypotension. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MANNITOL, FRESH FROZEN PLASMA, METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5156173-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Nov 13, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOPICLONE, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FENTANYL, HALOPERIDOL, OMEPRAZOLE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5157470-3
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 13, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOPICLONE, ATENOLOL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FENTANYL, HALOPERIDOL, OMEPRAZOLE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5159304-X
Health Professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood pressure decreased, cardiac arrest, encephalopathy, enteritis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL, PYRAZINAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5191209-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Dec 04, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, neuropathy. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5196509-6
Physician from POLAND reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Dec 12, 2006. Male patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with incorrect dose administered and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, echocardiogram abnormal, hyperglycaemia, hypokinesia, hypotension, intentional overdose, leukocytosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5379801-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 20, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: femoral artery aneurysm, hepatic function abnormal. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5382132-7
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on June 20, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, nephrotic syndrome. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE, PREDNISOLONE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5387503-0
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from THAILAND on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonitis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, eye disorder, eye haemorrhage, headache, hepatic failure, myalgia, pyrexia. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5389184-9
Consumer or non-health professional from reported RIFAMPICIN problem on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis, hypothyroidism, asthma and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, neuropathy peripheral. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, LEVOTHYROXINE, PYRIDOXINE, SALBUTAMOL, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5390018-7
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrotic syndrome, pyrexia. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, STREPTOMYCIN SULPHATE, PREDNISOLONE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5390862-6
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: femoral artery aneurysm, hepatic function abnormal, local swelling, vascular pseudoaneurysm. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, NICOTINIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5402331-5
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 24, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculous pleurisy and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5406898-2
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RIFAMPICIN problem on July 18, 2007. Male patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with meningitis meningococcal and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemolytic uraemic syndrome, haemorrhage, hypovolaemic shock. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 11/14/2004.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5412963-6
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on July 18, 2007. Male patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with meningitis meningococcal and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: congenital anomaly, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, hypovolaemic shock, peritoneal haemorrhage. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 11/14/2004.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5420854-X
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atelectasis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5424505-X
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 10, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atelectasis, pruritus, subileus, urinary retention. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5427108-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 105.2 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood bilirubin increased, pulmonary tuberculosis. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 600MG PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, SENNA, DOCUSATE, LEVOFLOXACIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, METOCLOPRAMIDE, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5447455-1
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atelectasis, pruritus, subileus, urinary retention. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5447461-7
Physician from JAPAN reported RIFAMPICIN problem on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, liver disorder, respiratory failure. RIFAMPICIN dosage: 150 MG, QD, ORAL 300 MG, QD, ORAL 450 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, LEVOFLOXACIN, STREPTOMYCIN, MAGMITTO, NOVOLIN R. Patient died.

Rifampicin Side Effects Report #5466288-3
RIFAMPICIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Sept 03, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPICIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, neuritis, vomiting. RIFAMPICIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


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