Priftin (Rifapentine) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Priftin Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Priftin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

PRIFTIN (rifapentine) structural formula illustration

PRIFTIN (rifapentine) ® is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. PRIFTIN (rifapentine) must always be used in combination with one or more antituberculosis drugs to which the isolate is susceptible depending on the phase of treatment [See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies].

Limitations of Use

PRIFTIN (rifapentine) should not be used as a once weekly Continuation Phase regimen in combination with isoniazid in HIV seropositive patients with pulmonary tuberculosis because of a higher...

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What is Priftin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Priftin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

blood in your urine;
pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding; or
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

red, orange, or brown discoloration of your skin, tears, sweat, saliva, urine, or stools;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ...

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What is Priftin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Priftin Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs. Rifapentine is known as a rifamycin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with food, usually once or twice weekly, or as directed by your doctor. Taking this medication with food will help to decrease s...

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