Rifacos (Rifampicin)


Brand Name: Rifacos

Generic Name: Rifampicin

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd


Formulation: caps

Strength: 150mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 525.00

Retail Price: @ KES 7.00


Class: Antitubercular Agents (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Rifaldazine, Rifampin

Molecular Formulae: C43H58N4O12 = 823.0

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. jaundice.

Indications/Uses: In tb regimens, leprosy 12mg/kg before food. meningococcal carriers 600mg bd.

Interactions: Oral contraceptives. anticoagulants. oral hypoglycaemiacs. corticosteroids. cyclosporin. dapsone. halothane.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. hepatitis. skin reactions. thrmbocytopenia. leucopenia. shortness of breath. flu syndrome. reddish colouration of urine, sweat and sputum.