Rifabutin 150 Mg Tablet 10

• According to CDSCO guidelines, Rifabutin 150 mg tablets are used for:
• Treatment of Pulmonary TB, only in patients co-infected with HIV. It should never be used as a substitute for Rifampicin in TB patients without HIV co-infection
• Prevention of Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) in persons co-infected with HIV
• H Pylori gastritis infection

• Do not take Rifabutin 150 mg tablets or use caution:
• If you have chronic kidney disease; dose adjustment may be required
• If you have severe liver disease; dose adjustment may be required
• If you have an allergy to rifabutin, rifampin, rifaximin, other similar medicines; this medication is contraindicated in such cases

• Common side effects of Rifabutin 150 mg tablets include:
• Nausea
• Loose stools
• Heartburn
• Abdominal pain
• Gastritis
• Rash
• Altered taste
• Muscle pain
• Discoloration of urine
• Discoloration of skin

Other General Warnings

• You have an allergy to rifabutin, rifampicin, rifaximin, other medicines, or any other ingredient in Rifabutin 150 mg tablets.
• You have liver, heart, or kidney disease.
• You take hormonal contraceptive pills or instruments; Rifabutin may interfere with the action of hormonal contraceptives. Talk to your doctor if you plan to conceive, become pregnant, or are breastfeeding while on treatment with Rifabutin 150 mg tablets.
• You notice a change in the colour of your urine (orange-red), skin colour, or the colour of other body fluids.
• You wear soft contact lenses.

• Take Rifabutin 150 mg tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
• Take Rifabutin 150 mg tablets with a glass of water.
• Take this medicine with food to minimise the side effects of nausea or vomiting.
• Do not take Rifabutin 150 mg tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is broken.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Rifabutin 150 mg tablets can interact with many medicines and cause adverse side effects. It is advised to inform the doctor of all medication being taken to be checked for possible interaction issues. The following medicines may become inactive or less effective if taken along with Rifabutin 150 mg tablets:
• Antifungals like ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, and voriconazole
• Antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin
• Antivirals such as Delavirdine
• Macrolide antibiotics like clarithromycin
• Hormonal contraceptives

Interactions with food items

• Avoid taking Rifabutin 150 mg tablets with acidic food and beverages. These include sugar, dairy products, fish, fresh meat, sodas, processed foods, and sweetened beverages.