ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RIFAMPICIN
From rifam( y) cin, from Rififi, nickname of the original culture + -mycin + inserted pi(perazine).
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIFAMPICIN»
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rifampicin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
rifampicin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Principles of Medicinal Chemistry -
The classic isoniazid / streptomycin / PAS combination of the 1950s and 1960s
being very rapidly replaced by the better tolerated and more easily administered
three fold combination of isoniazid / rifampicin / ethambutol. Chemistry : The ...
2
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal ...
6th ed. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989:558-9. 2. Product
information. Rifadin. Hoechst Marion Roussel, 2000. 3. Reimers D.
Missbildungen durch Rifampicin. Bericht ueber 2 faelle von normaler fetaler
entwicklung nach ...
Gerald G. Briggs, Roger K. Freeman, Sumner J. Yaffe, 2008
3
Molecular Biology of Rifomycin
lowing possibilities were considered: (1) binding of rifampicin to a polypeptide
coded for by the wild-type genome might interfere with the assembly of all
particles, (2) a rifampicin- resistant product coded for by the mutant genome
might enable ...
4
Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of action and resistance Rifampicin acts by inhibiting RNA
polymerase, which catalyzes the transcription of DNA to RNA. Gram- negative
bacteria are relatively impermeable to the drug. Chromosomal mutation leading
to high-level ...
Jill E. Maddison, Stephen W. Page, David Church (BVSc.), 2008
5
Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
(2EHR/7HR regimen).82 If for reason of cost or toxicity one of these first-line
drugs cannot be used, a reserve drug (Table 15.3) should be substituted and the
course of therapy extended to 18 months, especially if rifampicin is not included.
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Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, skin rash and, rarely, joint pain, a
change in taste sensations, myalgia, neutropenia, pseudojaundice (yellow-tinged
skin) and uveitis. Avoid use in people with rifabutin or rifampicin hypersensitivity ...
Bronwen Jean Bryant, Bronwen Jean Bryant, Kathleen Mary Knights, Evelyn Salerno, Bryant & Knights, Kathleen Mary Knights, 2011
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Antimicrobial Drug Action
The second site, called the i + 1 site, has no nucleotide preference. The initiation
of transcription is marked by the formation of an internucleotide bond between
the nucleotides bound to the i and i + 1 sites. Rifampicin and structurally related ...
Trevor J. Franklin, George Alan Snow, 2005
8
The Veterinary Formulary
The ability of rifampicin to penetrate into cells makes it an ideal drug for treating
intracellular infections. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis in humans and
has been suggested for use in treating atypical mycobacterial infections in cats.
Yolande M. Bishop, British Veterinary Association, 2005
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British National Formulary (BNF) 67:
Antibacterials (continued) .telithromycin (avoid during and for 2 weeks after
rifampicin) . Anticoagulants: rifampicin reduces plasma concentration of apixaban
and rivaroxaban; rifamycins accelerate metabolism of .coumarins (reduced ...
Joint Formulary Committee, 2014
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Treatment of Tuberculosis: Guidelines
Regression analysis suggests that changing to a 6-month regimen would
significantly reduce failure and acquired drug resistance rates, in addition to
relapse rates.1 This analysis found that regimens with 5–7 months of rifampicin
have 0.43 ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIFAMPICIN»
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rifampicin is used in the context of the following news items.
Faster test detects rifampicin resistance to TB
A large-scale study recently published in PLoS One suggests that using Xpert MTB/RIF as the first test to detect tuberculosis (TB) in India's public health facilities ... «Vaccine News Daily, May 15»
TB: India study confirms Xpert diagnostic test's superiority
Also, the rifampicin-resistant TB case notification increased by “fivefold,” notes a paper published recently in the journal PLOS ONE. Dr. K.S. Sachdeva ... «The Hindu, May 15»
FDA recalls antibiotic suspension, gel
In separate advisories issued yesterday, the FDA recalled Rifainid (generic name rifampicin) 200 mg/5 ml suspension with registration number DR-XY30945 ... «ABS CBN News, Apr 15»
Batches of specific erythromycin, rifampicin products being recalled …
Consumers were cautioned Wednesday against buying certain batches of erythromycin and rifampicin products that regulators said are being recalled from the ... «GMA News, Apr 15»
High-dose rifampicin may shorten time to TB clearance
A combination regimen containing high-dose rifampicin (also known as rifampin) was associated with faster tuberculosis (TB) bacteria culture conversion in ... «aidsmap, Apr 15»
Research and Markets: Global and Chinese Rifampicin Industry …
Market Research Report on Global and Chinese Rifampicin Industry, 2009-2019 is a professional and in-depth market survey on Global and Chinese Rifampicin ... «Business Wire, Mar 15»
Escherichia coli O104:H4: Effect of rifampicin and gentamicin
The effect of different regimens of rifampicin and gentamicin were evaluated to determine possible treatment modes for the novel strain, and to evaluate the SOS ... «Barfblog, Jan 15»
FDA recalls anti-TB drug
MANILA Philippines–The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a recall of a specific lot of Rifampicin capsules, a pulmonary tuberculosis drug, ... «Inquirer.net, Oct 14»
Successful Completion of Genedrive(R) Indian Clinical Trials and …
The study also measured those patients showing resistance to the first line antibiotic Rifampicin, a growing concern due to irregular and incomplete treatment ... «MarketWatch, Oct 14»
Drug resistant TB on increase in Lango region
The sputum is always taken and when gene expert declare them resistance to rifampicin (RIF), further screening is done in Kampala (culture and sensitivity). «New Vision, Aug 14»
