Rifampin
- TRADE NAMES: Abrifam; Corifam; Ramicin; Rifadin (Sanofi-Aventis); Rifaldin; Rifamed; Rimactane (Novartis); Rimpin; Rimycin; Rofact
- INDICATIONS: Tuberculosis
- SYNONYM: rifampicin
- CLASS: Antibiotic, Antibiotic; rifamycin, Antimicrobial, Antimycobacterial (including antitubercular), CYP1A2 inducer, CYP3A4 inducer
- HALF-LIFE: 3–5 hours
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PREGNANCY CATEGORY: C
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Page last updated 09/22/2023
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Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations 
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric