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Rifampicin
Essential medicine status
General description
Rifampicin is an antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity. It is used in treatment regimens for tuberculosis and leprosy (Hansen disease).
INN
Rifampicin
ATC codes
J04AB02
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
WATCH
EML status history
First added in 1977 (TRS 615) for Leprosy
Added in 1977 (TRS 615) for Tuberculosis
Application rejected in 2021 (TRS 1035) for Other specified tuberculosis
Wikipedia
Rifampicin
DrugBank
Rifampicin
Recommendations
Section
Antileprosy medicines
  • Oral > Liquid: 20 mg per mL
  • Oral > Solid: 150 mg; 300 mg
Indications
Leprosy
Section
Antituberculosis medicines
  • Oral > Liquid: 20 mg per mL
  • Oral > Solid: 150 mg; 300 mg
  • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 600 mg in vial powder for injection
Indications
Tuberculosis Other specified tuberculosis