Rifater - Rifampin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Rifater.
• Rifater
• riff-AM-pin/eye-so-NYE-uh-zid/pir-uh-ZIN-uh-mide

Possible Side Effects

• Stomach upset, heartburn, gas, diarrhea, sweating, coughing, dizziness, trouble sleeping, acne, drowsiness or flushing may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Rifater Storage Instructions

• Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after meals) with a full glass of water as directed.
• Take all this medication as prescribed.
• Do not skip doses or stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
• Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
• For best results, take this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep your blood level constant.
• Antacids may reduce the absorption of rifampin.
• Take this drug at least one hour before taking any antacids.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Rifater Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests and eye exams will be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor the effectiveness of this medication and to prevent side effects.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, slurred speech, blurred vision, unusually slow breathing, loss of consciousness, and seizures.

Warning

• This medication has caused severe, even fatal, liver problems (for example, hepatitis).
• Liver problems increase with age and with daily use of alcohol.
• Hepatitis can develop with use of this drug at any time during treatment.
• Stop using this medication and notify your doctor immediately if you develop unusual fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin, or stomach or abdominal pain.
• Your doctor may decide to slowly restart isoniazid after these symptoms disappear and lab tests return to normal.
• People with active (acute) liver problems should not use this medication for preventative treatment until after the liver problems have stopped.
• Your doctor will monitor your liver function tests at least every month to discuss your progress.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Read Before Using Rifater (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.