an ideal way Rifadin Generic Name: Rifampin Capsules (rif AM pin) Brand Name: Rifadin Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Rifadin: It is used to treat TB (tuberculosis). It is used to stop the spread of meningitis in people who carry the bacteria but are not sick with the disease. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow 10 Serious Infections That Will Make You Shudder What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Rifadin? If you have an allergy to rifampin or any other part of Rifadin (rifampin capsules). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are taking any of these drugs: Atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, saquinavir, or tipranavir. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Rifadin with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Rifadin? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Rifadin. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. This medicine may stain contact lenses. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine with your other drugs. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with Rifadin. Most of the time, this reaction has signs like fever, rash, or swollen glands with problems in body organs like the liver, kidney, blood, heart, muscles and joints, or lungs. Talk with the doctor. Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Use some other kind of birth control also like a condom when taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Rifadin while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Rifadin) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Capsules: Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not take antacids within 1 hour of Rifadin. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Take with a full glass of water. A liquid (suspension) can be made if you cannot swallow pills. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Liquid (suspension): If a liquid (suspension) is made, shake well before use. Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Rifadin. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this medicine. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Feeling very tired or weak. Feeling confused. Flu-like signs. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Swollen gland. Joint pain or swelling. Muscle pain or weakness. Shortness of breath. Swelling in the arms or legs. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Change in balance. Not able to focus. Change in how you act. Period (menstrual) pain. Change in eyesight. It is common to have diarrhea when taking Rifadin (rifampin capsules). Rarely, a very bad form of diarrhea called Clostridium difficile (C diff) associated diarrhea (CDAD) may occur. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen while you are taking this medicine or within a few months after you stop taking it. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or cramps, very loose or watery stools, or bloody stools. Do not try to treat loose stools without first checking with your doctor. Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with Rifadin. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. What are some other side effects of Rifadin? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). Dizziness. Feeling sleepy. Gas. Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Not hungry. Heartburn. Stomach cramps. Feeling tired or weak. Change in color of body fluids to orange or red. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Rifadin? Capsule: Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Liquid (suspension): Store liquid (suspension) at room temperature or in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion after 4 weeks. All products: Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Rifadin or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Rifadin. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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