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Isoniazid/rifampicin
Combination of
IsoniazidAnti-tuberculosis medication
RifampicinAnti-tuberculosis medication
Clinical data
Trade namesIsonaRif, Rifamate, others
ATC code
Identifiers
CAS Number
KEGG

Isoniazid/rifampicin, also known as isoniazid/rifampin, is a medication used to treat tuberculosis. [1] It is a fixed dose combination of isoniazid and rifampicin (rifampin). [1] It is used together with other antituberculosis medication. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1]

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [2]

Adverse effects and safety

Side effects are those of the underlying medications. [1] Common side effects include poor coordination, poor appetite, nausea, numbness, and feeling tired. [3] More severe side effects include liver problems. [3] Use is generally not recommended in children. [1] It is unclear if use is safe in pregnancy. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f World Health Organization (2009). Stuart MC, Kouimtzi M, Hill SR (eds.). WHO Model Formulary 2008. World Health Organization. p. 142. hdl: 10665/44053. ISBN  9789241547659.
  2. ^ World Health Organization (2019). World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 21st list 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl: 10665/325771. WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.06. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
  3. ^ a b "Isoniazid/rifampin Side Effects in Detail - Drugs.com". www.drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Isoniazid / rifampin Use During Pregnancy | Drugs.com". www.drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Rifamate)

Isoniazid/rifampicin
Combination of
IsoniazidAnti-tuberculosis medication
RifampicinAnti-tuberculosis medication
Clinical data
Trade namesIsonaRif, Rifamate, others
ATC code
Identifiers
CAS Number
KEGG

Isoniazid/rifampicin, also known as isoniazid/rifampin, is a medication used to treat tuberculosis. [1] It is a fixed dose combination of isoniazid and rifampicin (rifampin). [1] It is used together with other antituberculosis medication. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1]

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [2]

Adverse effects and safety

Side effects are those of the underlying medications. [1] Common side effects include poor coordination, poor appetite, nausea, numbness, and feeling tired. [3] More severe side effects include liver problems. [3] Use is generally not recommended in children. [1] It is unclear if use is safe in pregnancy. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f World Health Organization (2009). Stuart MC, Kouimtzi M, Hill SR (eds.). WHO Model Formulary 2008. World Health Organization. p. 142. hdl: 10665/44053. ISBN  9789241547659.
  2. ^ World Health Organization (2019). World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 21st list 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl: 10665/325771. WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.06. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
  3. ^ a b "Isoniazid/rifampin Side Effects in Detail - Drugs.com". www.drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Isoniazid / rifampin Use During Pregnancy | Drugs.com". www.drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.

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