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7014563-3 | Liver Function Test Abnormal
on Sep 24, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 40 years of age, weighting 124.0 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: liver function test abnormal. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg Every 12 Hours Po.

7005214-2 | Nephropathy Toxic, Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: nephropathy toxic, tubulointerstitial nephritis on Sep 20, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 42 years of age, weighting 429.9 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and. Rifampin dosage: 600 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6979654-1 | Oropharyngeal Pain, Somnolence
Adverse event was reported on Sep 10, 2010 by a Female patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300 Mgs X2 P.o.) was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection (What is staphylococcal infection?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 51 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: oropharyngeal pain, somnolence.

6968845-1 | Anaemia Haemolytic Autoimmune, Arthralgia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Confusional State, Diarrhoea, Dyskinesia, Headache, Nausea, Pain
on Sep 03, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 129.9 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaemia haemolytic autoimmune, arthralgia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, confusional state, diarrhoea, dyskinesia, headache (What is headache?), nausea (What is nausea?), pain (What is pain?). Rifampin dosage: Rifampin 300mg 3x Weekly Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (Ethambutol 400mg, 3x Weekly Oral) (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), AZITHROMYCIN (Azithromycin250mg) (View Azithromycin Review and Azithromycin Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (View Levothyroxine Sodium Review and Levothyroxine Sodium Label ), GINKGO BILOBO (View Ginkgo Bilobo Review and Ginkgo Bilobo Label ), MUCINEX (View Mucinex Review and Mucinex Label ). Patient was hospitalized.


6943082-5 | Agitation, Anger, Asthenia, Blood Sodium Decreased, Confusional State, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Dysgraphia, Fatigue
on Aug 16, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasal ulcer, hepatitis c (What is hepatitis c?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: agitation, anger, asthenia, blood sodium decreased, confusional state, dehydration, diarrhoea, dysgraphia, fatigue. Rifampin dosage: Unk. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN CAPSULES (NGX) (Unk) (View Ribavirin Capsules (ngx) Review and Ribavirin Capsules (ngx) Label ), BACTRIM DS (Unk) (View Bactrim Ds Review and Bactrim Ds Label ), PEG INTRON (Unk) (View Peg-intron Review and Peg-intron Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6911436-9 | Adrenocortical Insufficiency Acute, Anaemia, Confusional State, Empty Sella Syndrome, Hyponatraemia, Hypotension, Secondary Hypothyroidism, Syncope
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: adrenocortical insufficiency acute, anaemia, confusional state, empty sella syndrome, hyponatraemia, hypotension, secondary hypothyroidism, syncope on Jul 29, 2010 from ITALY Additional patient health information: Female patient , 50 years of age, was diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis and. Rifampin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6902420-X | Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event was reported on Aug 02, 2010 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300 Mg Bid Po) was diagnosed with bacterial disease carrier and. Location: UNITED STATES , 78 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: renal failure acute. Patient was hospitalized.

6768184-8 | Splenic Abscess
on Jun 03, 2010 Female patient from , 21 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: splenic abscess. Rifampin dosage: 450mg/3 Times Weekly. Patient was hospitalized.

6656937-6 | Abdominal Pain, Coagulopathy, Coma, Jaundice, Malaise, Mental Status Changes, Nausea
on Mar 29, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 33 years of age, weighting 159.4 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal pain (What is abdominal pain?), coagulopathy, coma, jaundice (What is jaundice?), malaise, mental status changes, nausea (What is nausea?). Rifampin dosage: 600 Mg Daily Oral 047. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE (1500 Mg Daily Oral 047) (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6638188-4 | Abdominal Pain, Arthralgia, Coagulopathy, Jaundice, Malaise, Mental Status Changes, Nausea, Pyrexia
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: abdominal pain (What is abdominal pain?), arthralgia, coagulopathy, jaundice (What is jaundice?), malaise, mental status changes, nausea (What is nausea?), pyrexia on Mar 15, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 37 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and. Rifampin dosage: Unk Unk Oral 047. Patient was hospitalized.

6583507-0 | Azotaemia
Adverse event was reported on Feb 12, 2010 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300 Mg Bid Po) was diagnosed with localised infection and. Location: UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: azotaemia. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (1 Tab Bid Po) (View Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Review and Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Label ).

6583474-X | Azotaemia
on Feb 12, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with localised infection and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: azotaemia. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg Bid Po. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (1 Tab Bid Po) (View Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Review and Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Label ).

6569415-X | Thrombocytopenia
on Feb 02, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 113.4 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: thrombocytopenia. Rifampin dosage: .

6535030-7 | Erythema Multiforme
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: erythema multiforme on Jan 11, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 29 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis (What is cellulitis?) and. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg Bid Po. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE (100 Mg Bid Po) (View Doxycycline Review and Doxycycline Label ).

6532044-8 | Arthralgia, Blood Potassium Increased, Diarrhoea, Headache, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Renal Failure
Adverse event was reported on Jan 07, 2010 by a Female patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2 Pills Once A Day Po) was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 63 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthralgia, blood potassium increased, diarrhoea, headache (What is headache?), pruritus, pyrexia, renal failure. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL 400 MG (2 Pills Once A Day Po) (View Ethambutol 400 Mg Review and Ethambutol 400 Mg Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6525531-X | Pseudomembranous Colitis, Rectal Cancer
on Dec 14, 2009 Female patient from KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis gastrointestinal and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pseudomembranous colitis, rectal cancer. Rifampin dosage: 450 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), CALCIUM ANTAGONIST (View Calcium Antagonist Review and Calcium Antagonist Label ), ANTIHYPERGLYCAEMICS (View Antihyperglycaemics Review and Antihyperglycaemics Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6468474-2 | Fatigue, Malaise, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Myalgia, Pain Of Skin, Rash
on Dec 02, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 131.0 lb, was diagnosed with brucellosis and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: fatigue, malaise, musculoskeletal disorder, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, pain of skin, rash (What is rash?). Rifampin dosage: 1 Tablet 2x/ Diem Oral. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE (1 Tablet 2x/ Diem Oral) (View Doxycycline Review and Doxycycline Label ).

6464987-8 | Acidosis, Azotaemia, Blood 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol Decreased, Blood 25-hydroxycholecalciferol Decreased, Blood Calcium Decreased, Blood Parathyroid Hormone Decreased, Confusional State, Decreased Appetite, Haemodialysis
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: acidosis, azotaemia, blood 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol decreased, blood 25-hydroxycholecalciferol decreased, blood calcium decreased, blood parathyroid hormone decreased, confusional state, decreased appetite, haemodialysis on Nov 09, 2009 from DENMARK Additional patient health information: Male patient , 49 years of age, was diagnosed with mycobacterium marinum infection and. Rifampin dosage: 600 Mg. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN (View Clarithromycin Review and Clarithromycin Label ), DOXYCYCLINE (View Doxycycline Review and Doxycycline Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), PREDNISOLONE (View Prednisolone Review and Prednisolone Label ), METHOTREXATE (View Methotrexate Review and Methotrexate Label ), INFLIXIMAB (View Infliximab Review and Infliximab Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6429764-2 | Lymphadenitis, Lymphadenopathy, Purulence, Ulcer
Adverse event was reported on Oct 27, 2009 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 600 Mg; Qd;) was diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis and. Location: CHINA , child 11 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: lymphadenitis, lymphadenopathy, purulence, ulcer (What is ulcer?). During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ).

6413102-5 | Asthenia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Dyspnoea, Memory Impairment
on Oct 22, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with infection (What is infection?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatinine increased, dyspnoea, memory impairment. Rifampin dosage: 300mg Twice Daily Po. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (1 Tablet Twice Daily Po) (View Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Review and Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Label ).

6387730-X | Acute Myocardial Infarction, Dyspnoea, Hypotension, Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sepsis, Staphylococcal Infection, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
on Sep 15, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 86 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, dyspnoea, hypotension, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis (What is pulmonary fibrosis?), sepsis (What is sepsis?), staphylococcal infection (What is staphylococcal infection?), systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Rifampin dosage: , Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (,oral) (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (, Oral) (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ), ETHAMBUTOL (ETHAMBUTOL) (, Oral) (View Ethambutol (ethambutol) Review and Ethambutol (ethambutol) Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6381326-1 | Cholestasis, Hyperbilirubinaemia, Immunoglobulins Increased, Kidney Fibrosis, Lymphocyte Stimulation Test Positive, Proteinuria, Renal Glycosuria, Renal Impairment, Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cholestasis, hyperbilirubinaemia, immunoglobulins increased, kidney fibrosis, lymphocyte stimulation test positive, proteinuria, renal glycosuria, renal impairment, tubulointerstitial nephritis on Sep 08, 2009 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Male patient , 26 years of age, weighting 117.5 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and. Rifampin dosage: 450 Mg, Qd;. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN (View Acetaminophen Review and Acetaminophen Label ), CEFTAZIDIME (View Ceftazidime Review and Ceftazidime Label ), ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ), STREPTOMYCIN (View Streptomycin Review and Streptomycin Label ), LEVOFLOXACIN (View Levofloxacin Review and Levofloxacin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6377099-9 | Dehydration, Dizziness, Fluid Intake Reduced, Hyperhidrosis, Hypophagia, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event was reported on Sep 23, 2009 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300 Mg Bid Po) . Location: UNITED STATES , 63 years of age, weighting 172.4 lb, Patient had the following side effects: dehydration, dizziness (What is dizziness?), fluid intake reduced, hyperhidrosis, hypophagia, renal failure acute. During the same period patient was treated with TRIMETHOPRIM SULFAMETHOXAZOLE (2 Tab Bid Po) (View Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Review and Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6376178-X | Lymphadenopathy, Obstructive Airways Disorder, Tachypnoea
on Sep 08, 2009 Female patient from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF , 19 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: lymphadenopathy, obstructive airways disorder, tachypnoea. Rifampin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), PYRAZINAMIDE (View Pyrazinamide Review and Pyrazinamide Label ), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6368724-7 | Coagulopathy, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatitis Fulminant
on Sep 17, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 25 years of age, was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: coagulopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis fulminant. Rifampin dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), ATRIPLA (View Atripla Review and Atripla Label ), BACTRIM (View Bactrim Review and Bactrim Label ).

6348347-6 | Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Dialysis, Fatigue, Gravitational Oedema, Haemolytic Anaemia, Renal Failure, Renal Failure Acute
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dialysis (What is dialysis?), fatigue, gravitational oedema, haemolytic anaemia, renal failure, renal failure acute on Aug 27, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 14 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection (What is staphylococcal infection?) and. Rifampin dosage: Po. During the same period patient was treated with SULFATRIM PEDIATRIC (View Sulfatrim Pediatric Review and Sulfatrim Pediatric Label ), CIPROFLAXACIN (View Ciproflaxacin Review and Ciproflaxacin Label ), AMIKACIN (View Amikacin Review and Amikacin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6282926-X | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Impairment, Nervous System Disorder, Treatment Failure
Adverse event was reported on Jul 22, 2009 by a Female patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300 Mg 2x Daily Po) was diagnosed with skin infection and. Location: UNITED STATES , 39 years of age, weighting 218.0 lb, After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: anger, anxiety (What is anxiety?), depression (What is depression?), mental impairment, nervous system disorder, treatment failure. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO (View Lexapro Review and Lexapro Label ).

6253053-2 | Acute Hepatic Failure, Cardiac Arrest
on Jun 15, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with culture negative and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: acute hepatic failure, cardiac arrest (What is cardiac arrest?). Rifampin dosage: . Patient was hospitalized.

6219147-2 | No Therapeutic Response, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
on Jun 05, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 53 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: no therapeutic response, systemic lupus erythematosus. Rifampin dosage: Oral, Daily. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HCL (View Ethambutol Hcl Review and Ethambutol Hcl Label ).

6208248-0 | Abnormal Labour, Addison's Disease, Erythema, Keratitis, Lichen Planus, Pruritus, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Hypertrophy
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abnormal labour, addison's disease (What is addison's disease?), erythema, keratitis, lichen planus, pruritus, skin exfoliation, skin hypertrophy on May 08, 2009 from JAPAN Additional patient health information: Male patient , 51 years of age, was diagnosed with lymph node tuberculosis and. Rifampin dosage: 450 Mg;qd;po. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE (View Hydrocortisone Review and Hydrocortisone Label ), ISONIAZID (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ), ETHAMBUTAOL (View Ethambutaol Review and Ethambutaol Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6190072-9 | Anti-platelet Antibody Positive, Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event was reported on May 13, 2009 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300mg Bid Po) was diagnosed with staphylococcal bacteraemia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 83 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anti-platelet antibody positive, autoimmune thrombocytopenia. Patient was hospitalized.

6173817-3 | Chromaturia, Product Container Issue, Product Label Confusion, Product Outer Packaging Issue
on Apr 29, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 51 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: chromaturia, product container issue, product label confusion, product outer packaging issue. Rifampin dosage: Po 2 Days Of Use. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (Po 2 Days Of Use) (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ).

6124176-3 | Fatigue, Headache, Oropharyngeal Pain
on Mar 02, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 44 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: fatigue, headache (What is headache?), oropharyngeal pain. Rifampin dosage: 2 X 150 Mg Caps/oral.

6023603-X | Thrombocytopenia
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: thrombocytopenia on Dec 23, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 34 years of age, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, staphylococcal infection (What is staphylococcal infection?) and. Rifampin dosage: 600 Mg Every Day Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5965771-1 | Hypoaesthesia
Adverse event was reported on Jan 17, 2008 by a Female patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300mg - Every 12 Hours - Iv) was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and. Location: UNITED STATES , child 10 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: hypoaesthesia. During the same period patient was treated with NAFCILLIN SODIUM (View Nafcillin Sodium Review and Nafcillin Sodium Label ), CLINDAMYCIN HCL (View Clindamycin Hcl Review and Clindamycin Hcl Label ).

5950896-7 | Melanosis, Oesophageal Disorder
on Oct 29, 2008 Male patient from JAPAN , 75 years of age, was diagnosed with atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: melanosis, oesophageal disorder. Rifampin dosage: 150mg 3 Times Daily. Patient was hospitalized.

5856653-4 | Contusion, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
on Aug 21, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 33 years of age, was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: contusion, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Rifampin dosage: .

5764813-6 | Ill-defined Disorder
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: ill-defined disorder on Jun 09, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with infection (What is infection?) and. Rifampin dosage: 300mg Twice Daily Oral.

5720028-9 | Nephritis Interstitial, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event was reported on Apr 24, 2008 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) . Location: UNITED STATES , 85 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute. Patient was hospitalized.

5704498-8 | Liver Function Test Abnormal, Tuberculosis
on Apr 11, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 23 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: liver function test abnormal, tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?). Rifampin dosage: Po. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID (Po) (View Isoniazid Review and Isoniazid Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5701608-3 | Abdominal Distension, Dry Mouth, Oedema Peripheral, Pyrexia, Respiratory Rate Increased, Yellow Skin
on Apr 10, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 132.0 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal infection, bacterial infection (What is bacterial infection?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: abdominal distension, dry mouth, oedema peripheral, pyrexia, respiratory rate increased, yellow skin. Rifampin dosage: 1 Pil 3 Times 30 Days. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE (1 Tablet Twice A Day 15 Days) (View Doxycycline Review and Doxycycline Label ).

5674859-4 | Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: diarrhoea, vomiting on Mar 19, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 51 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with legionella infection and. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg Twice Daily Po. Patient was hospitalized.

5671180-5 | Condition Aggravated, Disseminated Tuberculosis, Hypothyroidism
Adverse event was reported on Mar 04, 2008 by a Female patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 0.45g) was diagnosed with tuberculosis (What is tuberculosis?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 34 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: condition aggravated, disseminated tuberculosis, hypothyroidism. Patient was hospitalized.

5622888-9 | Jaundice, Liver Injury
on Feb 07, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 42 years of age, was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: jaundice (What is jaundice?), liver injury. Rifampin dosage: .

5581648-8 | Renal Failure Acute
on Jan 02, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 74 years of age, was diagnosed with arthritis infective and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: renal failure acute. Rifampin dosage: 600mg Every Day Iv. Patient was hospitalized.

5522861-5 | International Normalised Ratio Decreased
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: international normalised ratio decreased on Nov 12, 2007 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 79 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg;bid;po. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN SODIUM (View Warfarin Sodium Review and Warfarin Sodium Label ), ENOXAPARIN SODIUM (View Enoxaparin Sodium Review and Enoxaparin Sodium Label ), ERTAPENEM SODIUM (View Ertapenem Sodium Review and Ertapenem Sodium Label ), VANCOMYCIN (View Vancomycin Review and Vancomycin Label ), AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), CALCIUM CARBONATE (View Calcium Carbonate Review and Calcium Carbonate Label ), METFORMIN HCL (View Metformin Hcl Review and Metformin Hcl Label ), PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM (View Pantoprazole Sodium Review and Pantoprazole Sodium Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5507627-4 | Myalgia
Adverse event was reported on Nov 05, 2007 by a Male patient taking Rifampin (View Usage) (Dosage: 300mg Once Daily Po) was diagnosed with tuberculosis skin test positive and. Location: UNITED STATES , 39 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: myalgia. Patient was hospitalized.

5487276-7 | Dyspepsia, Feeling Abnormal, Flatulence, Flushing, Heart Rate Increased, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension, Nausea
on Oct 03, 2007 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 80 years of age, weighting 89.95 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection (What is bacterial infection?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). After Rifampin was administered, patient had the following side effects: dyspepsia, feeling abnormal, flatulence, flushing, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypertension, nausea (What is nausea?). Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg, Qw3, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), AZITHROMYCIN (View Azithromycin Review and Azithromycin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), NORVASC (View Norvasc Review and Norvasc Label ), NADOLOL (View Nadolol Review and Nadolol Label ), LANOXIN (View Lanoxin Review and Lanoxin Label ), ACIPHEX (View Aciphex Review and Aciphex Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5472285-4 | Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heart Rate Increased, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension, Nausea
on Sep 14, 2007 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 80 years of age, weighting 89.95 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection (What is bacterial infection?) and was treated with Rifampin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dyspepsia, flatulence, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypertension, nausea (What is nausea?). Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg, Tiw, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (View Ethambutol Hydrochloride Review and Ethambutol Hydrochloride Label ), AZITHROMYCIN (View Azithromycin Review and Azithromycin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), NORVASC (View Norvasc Review and Norvasc Label ), NADOLOL (View Nadolol Review and Nadolol Label ), LANOXIN (View Lanoxin Review and Lanoxin Label ), ACIPHEX (View Aciphex Review and Aciphex Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5465245-0 | Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heart Rate Increased, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension, Nausea
Patient was taking Rifampin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dyspepsia, flatulence, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypertension, nausea (What is nausea?) on Sep 14, 2007 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 80 years of age, weighting 89.98 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection (What is bacterial infection?), blood pressure (What is blood pressure?) and. Rifampin dosage: 300 Mg, Tiw. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL (400 Mg, Tiw) (View Ethambutol Review and Ethambutol Label ), AZITHROMYCIN (500 Mg, Tiw) (View Azithromycin Review and Azithromycin Label ), CLONIDINE (0.1 Mg, Prn) (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), NORVASC (5 Mg, Bid) (View Norvasc Review and Norvasc Label ), NADOLOL (20 Mg, Bid2sdo) (View Nadolol Review and Nadolol Label ), LANOXIN (0.25 Mg, Qod) (View Lanoxin Review and Lanoxin Label ), ACIPHEX (20 Mg, Qd) (View Aciphex Review and Aciphex Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

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Be aware of the following potential Rifampin risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Rifampin quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
3. Potential Rifampin use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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