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Total RIFAMPIN reports: 13.
RIFAMPIN FDA safety alerts: 2003 2005 .
Reported deaths: 1    Reported hospitalizations: 9.
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Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on Jan 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 159.2 lb, was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, pulmonary oedema, respiratory distress. RIFAMPIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. RIFAMPIN dosage: 300 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN, CIPRO, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, dehydration, vomiting. RIFAMPIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISONIAZID, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. RIFAMPIN dosage: 600MG QAM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with extradural abscess, infection and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephritis interstitial. RIFAMPIN dosage: 300MG TWICE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with BACTRIM DS, FLUOXETINE, GABAPENTIN, GLIPIZIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, INSULIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 230.2 lb, was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme abnormal. RIFAMPIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, DICLOXACILLIN, PAPAIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, OLANZAPINE, NITROGLYCERIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.

Physician from NORWAY reported RIFAMPIN problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pleurisy, tuberculosis and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hepatic failure, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatotoxicity, icterus index increased, liver disorder, mesothelioma malignant, transaminases increased, vomiting. RIFAMPIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPIN AND ISONIAZID, PYRIDOXINE, ALLOPUR, COZAAR. Patient died on 02/09/2006.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculous pleurisy and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoalbuminaemia, nephritis interstitial, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure acute. RIFAMPIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISCOTIN, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRAZINAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with cat scratch disease and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, dizziness, headache, hyperhidrosis, hypotension, migraine, myalgia, nausea. RIFAMPIN dosage: 600 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, weighting 70.00 lb, was diagnosed with pericarditis tuberculous and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased. RIFAMPIN dosage: 600MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, FAMOTIDINE, FUROSEMIDE, LORTAB, NOVOLIN R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on July 16, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal abscess and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, hypotension, renal failure acute. RIFAMPIN dosage: 600MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

RIFAMPIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.98 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection, blood pressure and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspepsia, flatulence, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypertension, nausea. RIFAMPIN dosage: 300 MG, TIW. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL, AZITHROMYCIN, CLONIDINE, NORVASC, NADOLOL, LANOXIN, ACIPHEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RIFAMPIN problem on Sept 14, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.95 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection and was treated with RIFAMPIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspepsia, flatulence, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypertension, nausea. RIFAMPIN dosage: 300 MG, TIW, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, AZITHROMYCIN, CLONIDINE, NORVASC, NADOLOL, LANOXIN, ACIPHEX, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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