Antibiotic
Rifampin
A semisynthetic derivative of rifamycin with broad antibacterial activity. Rifampin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in susceptible bacteria and is often used in combination with other antibiotics for various infections including tuberculosis.
Brand Names:
Rifadin; Rifamate; Rifater
Effect:
Decreased RNA Replication; Decreased Transcription to RNA
May Prevent:
Meningitis, Meningococcal; Tuberculosis
May Treat:
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Brucellosis; Haemophilus Infections; Legionnaires' Disease; Leprosy; Meningitis, Bacterial; Staphylococcal Infections; Tuberculosis
Group:
Rifamycins
Mechanism:
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; DrugInfo; PDR
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