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rifapentine

Generic Name: rifapentine (rih fa PEN teen)
Brand Names: Priftin

What is rifapentine?

Rifapentine is an antibiotic. Rifapentine prevents bacteria from multiplying in your body.

Rifapentine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB).

Rifapentine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about rifapentine?

Take all of the rifapentine that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated. It is very important to take all of the medication exactly the way that your doctor has prescribed to prevent a relapse of the infection. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, loss of appetite, a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness, nausea and vomiting, darkened urine, yellowish discoloration of the skin or eyes, or pain or swelling of the joints. Rifapentine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills and other hormonal methods of birth control. Talk to your doctor about other forms of birth control available for use during treatment.

Rifapentine may cause a harmless red-orange coloration of urine, sweat, sputum, tears, saliva, and other body fluids and/or tissues. Contact lenses may become permanently stained.

Who should not take rifapentine?

Before taking rifapentine, tell your doctor if you have

ever had an allergic reaction to rifapentine (Priftin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin); or
liver disease.

You may not be able to take rifapentine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Rifapentine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether rifapentine will harm an unborn baby. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether rifapentine passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take rifapentine?

Take rifapentine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Rifapentine can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.

For the treatment of tuberculosis, rifapentine is usually combined with one or more other tuberculosis medicines.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a rifapentine overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking rifapentine?

Rifapentine may cause a harmless red-orange coloration of urine, sweat, sputum, tears, saliva, and other body fluids and/or tissues. Contact lenses may become permanently stained.

Rifapentine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills and other hormonal methods of birth control. Talk to your doctor about other forms of birth control available for use during treatment.

If you need to take an antacid, take it 2 hours before or 1 hour after a dose of rifapentine to prevent an interaction from occurring.

Rifapentine side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking rifapentine and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
fever;
loss of appetite;
a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness;
nausea and vomiting;
darkened urine;
yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes; or
pain or swelling of the joints.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take rifapentine and talk to your doctor if you experience

red-orange coloration of urine, sweat, sputum, tears, saliva, and other body fluids and/or tissues (contact lenses may become permanently stained);
rash or itching;
upset stomach or decreased appetite; or
headache or dizziness.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect rifapentine?

Do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with rifapentine without first talking to your doctor. Rifapentine can interact with many other medicines and dosage adjustments or special monitoring may be necessary if other medicines are taken during therapy. Rifapentine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills and other hormonal methods of birth control. Talk to your doctor about other forms of birth control available for use during treatment.

If you need to take an antacid, take it 2 hours before or 1 hour after a dose of rifapentine to prevent an interaction from occurring.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with rifapentine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about rifapentine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Rifapentine is available with a prescription under the brand name Priftin. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Priftin 150 mg--pink film-coated tablets

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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