Brand names: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (600 mg), oral capsule (150 mg; 300 mg) Drug class: Rifamycin derivativesMedically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 17, 2024. Written by Cerner Multum.Uses Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interact...
Maximum dose: 600 mg/day Duration of therapy: 2 months Comments: Compared to single treatment with isoniazid, studies noted that dual treatment with this drug and isoniazid showed cost savings; there were greater cost savings as the prevalence of resistance to isoniazid increased. ...
1 In vascular surgery, the average rate of graft infections is about 4% with high morbidity and mortality rates (10–75%) and an estimated average cost of combined medical and surgical treatment amounted to €30 000.1, 2, 3, 4 Besides, the changing epidemiology of infections and the ...
The recommended duration of treatment for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis in programmatic care settings is 9 to 20 months and involves up to 20 tablets per day. Cost, adverse events, and social disruption are prominent challenges. More effective, shorter treatments with a more acceptable side-effect ...