Rifadin (Rifampin) is a prescription medication and is used in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis and the treatment of some people who have meningitis. Rifadin (Rifampin) must be used in conjunction with at least one other tuberculosis drug such as isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyyazinamide, but is the choice for retreatment. An investigational use for Rifadin (Rifampin) is being studied for the use in combination for infections due to staphylococcus aureus and legionnaire’s disease. Rifadin is also being investigated for use in combination with dapsone to treat leprosy. You buy cheap Rifadin online from Canadian pharmacies.
Dosages of Rifadin vary and depend on what it’s being used to treat. When being treated for tuberculosis the dose for Rifadin (Rifampin) in adults is 10mg/kg in a single daily dose, not to exceed 600mg per day. For children over five years old the dose should be 10-20 mg/kg per day and also not to exceed 600 mg per day. When Rifadin is used to treat patients with meningococcal carriers the dose is 600 mg every twelve hours for two days, for children over one month old 10-20 mg/kg every twelve hours not to exceed 600 mg per day.
There are some special concerns to consider before starting treatment with Rifadin (Rifampin). Safe use during lactation has not been determined. The safety and effectiveness of Rifadin has not been determined in children less than five years old. Use with extreme caution in clients with liver dysfunction. Some of the most common side effects of Rifadin (Rifampin) are: diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, anorexia, sore moth or tongue and flushing.
Rifadin (Rifampin) should be taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals. Rifadin must be taken for months to effectively treat tuberculosis or relapse may occur. You should avoid alcohol because Rifadin (Rifampin) can increase the risk liver of toxicity. Headache, drowsiness confusion fever, muscle or joint aches may occur during the first few weeks of therapy report these symptoms to your doctor if they persist or increase in intensity. Rifadin (Rifampin) may impart a red-orange color to urine feces, saliva, sputum and tears. Rifadin (Rifampin) therapy may permanently discolor contact lenses. Practice alternative birth control methods since oral contraceptives are not effective.
Always consult your physician for any questions you may have on Rifadin (Rifampin) or you can go through an online Canada drugs store to obtain further information. Drink plenty of water when taking your medication and unless it states to do so never take your medicine on an empty stomach. It is helpful to establish a time each day to take this medicine to maintain consistency. Please follow the directions closely when taking Rifadin (Rifampin) as there are side effects. Never allow anyone else to take this medicine without a prescription. If you have not taken all this medicine prescribed do not dispose of it down the toilet call your local poison Control office for direction for proper disposal. You will definitely get the lowest prices when you use Canadian online pharmacies, allowing you to save time and money on all your Canadian prescriptions.