Rifamate
Generic name:isoniazid and rifampin [ eye-so-NYE-a-zid-and-RIF-am-pin ]
Brand names: IsonaRif, Rifamate
Drug class:Antituberculosis combinations
What is Rifamate?
Rifamate are antibiotics that fight bacteria.
Rifamate is a combination medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB).
Rifamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Rifamate if you have active liver disease (including hepatitis or cirrhosis), or a history of liver problems caused by taking isoniazid.
Serious and sometimes fatal liver problems may occur during treatment with Rifamate or after you stop taking this medication, even months after stopping. The risk of liver problems is highest in adults between the ages of 35 and 65. Your liver function may need to be checked every month while you are taking Rifamate.
Call your doctor right away if you have:nausea, upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, and unusual weakness or tiredness.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while you are taking Rifamate.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to isoniazid or rifampin, or if you have active liver disease (including hepatitis or cirrhosis), or a history of liver problems caused by taking isoniazid.
To make sure Rifamate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease;
kidney disease;
diabetes;
gout;
seizures; or
if you drink alcohol every day.
Serious and sometimes fatal liver problems may occur during treatment with Rifamate or after you stop taking this medication, even months after stopping. The risk of liver problems is highest in adults between the ages of 35 and 65. Your liver function may need to be checked every month while you are taking this medicine.
It is not known whether Rifamate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Rifamate can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with
