retaining Rifater Generic Name: Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide (rif AM pin, eye soe NYE a zid, & peer a ZIN a mide) Brand Name: Rifater Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning This medicine may cause very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems like hepatitis. 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. The chance of liver problems is higher the older you are. The chance may also be raised by drinking alcohol every day, long-term liver problems, or injection drug use. The chance of liver problems may also be raised in women, mainly women who are black or Hispanic or who have just had a baby. Most of the time, liver problems caused by Rifater (rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide) happen within the first 3 months of care, but they can happen at any time. Talk with the doctor. You will be watched closely by your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. If you have active liver disease, talk with your doctor. This medicine may not be right for you. Uses of Rifater: It is used to treat TB (tuberculosis). What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Rifater? If you have an allergy to rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, or any other part of this medicine. 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 have any of these health problems: Gout or liver problems. If you have had very bad side effects while taking isoniazid in the past, like liver problems, drug fever, chills, or arthritis. If you had liver problems while taking some other drug in the past. If you are taking any of these drugs: Atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, saquinavir, or tipranavir. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Rifater. 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 this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatments, and Breakthroughs What are some things I need to know or do while I take Rifater? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Rifater. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have an eye exam as you have been told by your doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. Take vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) as you were told by your doctor. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. Tell your doctor if you get signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Watch for gout attacks. Some foods and drinks like cheese and red wine, when taken with Rifater, may cause very risky effects such as sudden high blood pressure. To avoid these problems, get a list of foods to avoid. 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. This medicine may stain contact lenses. A very bad and sometimes deadly reaction has happened with Rifater. 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. It is common to have diarrhea when taking this medicine. 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 Rifater 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. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. 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 Rifater while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Rifater) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking Rifater (rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. Do not take antacids within 1 hour of 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 lupus like a rash on the cheeks or other body parts, sunburn easy, muscle or joint pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, or swelling in the arms or legs. Signs of a pancreas problem (pancreatitis) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of too much acid in the blood (acidosis) like confusion; fast breathing; fast heartbeat; a heartbeat the does not feel normal; very bad stomach pain, upset stomach, or throwing up; feeling very sleepy; shortness of breath; or feeling very tired or weak. Chest pain or pressure. Coughing up blood. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Flu-like signs. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Swollen gland. Joint pain or swelling. Period (menstrual) changes. Ringing in ears. Muscle pain or weakness. Shortness of breath. Swelling in the arms or legs. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Purple spots or redness of the skin. Feeling very tired or weak. Very bad dizziness or passing out. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Seizures. Feeling confused. Memory problems or loss. Change in eyesight. Mood changes. Change in balance. Not able to focus. Change in how you act. What are some other side effects of Rifater? 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: Change in color of body fluids to orange or red. Loose stools (diarrhea). Dizziness. Feeling sleepy. Gas. Headache. Heartburn. Upset stomach or throwing up. Belly pain. Not able to sleep. Anxiety. Not hungry. 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 Rifater? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. 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 Rifater, 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 this medicine 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 Rifater. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. 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 Rifater. 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