ATC codes:
J04AB04
Indication
Tuberculosis
ICD11 code:
1B4Z
INN
Rifabutin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
Additional notes
For use only in patients with HIV receiving protease inhibitors
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
150 mg
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The Expert Committee recommended an amendment to the dosage form terminology for rifabutin, replacing 'capsule' with 'solid oral dosage form'.