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Generic: rifabutin View All Brands Mycobutin A rifamycin derivative - It is used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with HIV infection				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: clarithromycin delavirdine erythromycin sirolimus troleandomycin voriconazole This medicine may also interact with the following medications: dapsone female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections fluconazole itraconazole medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin medicines for HIV sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. This medicine can color your urine, stool, sweat, tears, sputum, skin or saliva red, orange or brown. This is not a cause for alarm. However, soft contact lenses may be permanently stained. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives breathing problems changes in vision chest pain dark urine fever or chills, sore throat general ill feeling or flu- like symptoms light- colored stools loss of appetite, nausea right upper belly pain unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea headache loss of appetite muscle aches, pains nausea, vomiting orange to brown color of urine, stools, saliva, tears, soft contact lenses, and sweat stomach pain, upset unusual taste This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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