Ingredient

Rifampicin

Rifampicin is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M020042

What does it do?

Rifampicin belongs to a class of antibiotics that treat infections caused by acid-fast bacteria like tuberculosis. It is primarily used for the treatment of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. This ingredient is a key drug in combination anti-tuberculosis therapy.

Rifampicin interferes with the bacterial RNA synthesis, preventing bacteria from producing proteins. This action helps to halt the growth or multiplication of bacteria, thus treating the infection.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antibiotics, rifampicin directly inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase. It is also an essential drug for the treatment of tuberculosis and is typically used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis medications to reduce the occurrence of resistance.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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