Understanding Rifampicin

Uses

Rifampicin treats tuberculosis. It is often combined with other drugs for this purpose! Doctors prescribe it to prevent this condition as well. Of course, this antibiotic has other uses. It prevents meningitis in certain individuals. Specifically, this medication does it when patients have Neisseria meningitidis bacteria in their throat or nose! It stops patients from spreading this bacteria as well. However, it does not treat the symptoms of meningitis. Other conditions that this medication treats include leprosy and joint infections. It also helps with endocarditis!

Many patients take this medication for central nervous system infections. Two examples are brain abscesses and encephalitis! Doctors will also prescribe it 'off-label' for itching from liver disease. Some patients take it for brucellosis as well.

Discover the side effects of this antibiotic next.