Generic For Rifater for Tuberculosis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Rifater

Category - Antituberculars, Antibacterial medication

Indications

Tuberculosis
Generic Rifater is indicated to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Rifater is also used to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in people who have been exposed to active disease but have no symptoms. Generic Rifater fights against the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Generic For Rifater Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Rifater is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Generic Rifater should not be taken by patients who have history of following ailment condition

Liver disease

Generic Rifater interacts with a number of medication. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Carbamazepine
Chlorzoxazone
Cyclosporine
Diazepam
Disulfiram
Furazolidone
Prednisone
Itraconazole
MAO inhibitors
Rifampin
Warfarin

Generic For Rifater Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericRifater
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Rifater is based on one's weight. If one weigh 97 pounds or less the dosage is 4 tablets once a day. For 98 to 120 pounds the dosage is 5 tablets and for more than 121 pounds it is 6 tablets.

Generic For Rifater Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Rifater side Effects include blood in urine, blurred vision, eye pain, changes in how you see color (especially seeing the difference between red and green), clumsiness, unsteadiness, dark yellow or brown urine, difficulty breathing, fever or chills, sore throat, headache, loss of appetite nausea and vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Rifater.

Generic For Rifater and Pregnancy

Generic Rifater can be used in pregnant women with tuberculosis (TB). Rifater has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

Generic For Rifater and Breastfeeding

Generic Rifater passes into breast milk and could affect the nursing infant. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.

Generic For Rifater and Pediatric

Generic Rifater is not recommended for use in children.

Generic For Rifater and Geriatric

Liver problems are more likely to occur in patients over 50 years of age who take Generic Rifater.

Note

The above information about Generic Rifater serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.