Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex Show Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare
Incidence not known
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur: Symptoms of overdose
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Rare
Incidence not known
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health
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What are the contraindications of rifampin?Who should not take Rifampicin?. diabetes.. porphyria.. hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that affects the kidney and the blood.. decreased blood-clotting from low vitamin K.. alcoholism.. thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder.. liver problems.. abnormal liver function tests.. Is rifampin a high risk medication?Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Rifampin may rarely cause serious liver disease. Though sometimes necessary to completely treat certain infections, combination treatment with other drugs (such as isoniazid, pyrazinamide) may increase this risk.
What happens if you take too much rifampin?What happens if I overdose on Rifampin (Rifadin)? Overdose can cause worsening symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, itching, headache, lack of energy leading to loss of consciousness, and dark or discolored skin, saliva, tears, urine, or stools.
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