Rifapentine (Priftin)
Rifapentine is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Rifapentine is used together with other medicines to treat active tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Rifapentine is also used to keep inactive (latent) TB from becoming active in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Rifapentine must always be used in combination with other tuberculosis medications.
Rifapentine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isRifapentine (Priftin)used for?
- Tuberculosis -- Active
- Tuberculosis -- Latent
- Tuberculosis - Urinary Tract
- Tuberculous Esophagitis
- Ocular Tuberculosis
- Infection - Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral
- Adrenal Tuberculosis
- Tuberculous Pleurisy
- CNS Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutRifapentine (Priftin)?
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to rifapentine, rifabutin (Mycobutin), or rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rimactane, Rifamate).
To make sure rifapentine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver disease;
- porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system);
- HIV or AIDS;
- if you have used rifampin or isoniazid in the past and they were not effective in treating TB; or
- if you have been exposed to someone with TB that could not be treated with rifampin or isoniazid.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether rifapentine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
Rifapentine can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking rifapentine.
It is not known whether rifapentine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.Rifapentine may cause a red-orange discoloration of breast milk.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofRifapentine (Priftin)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of thesesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
- low white blood cell counts--fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing.
Rifapentine can cause changes in the color of your skin or body fluids. You may notice a red-orange appearance of your skin, tears, sweat, saliva, urine, or stools. Your teeth, tongue, or the inside of your mouth may also appear red-orange.This discoloration can permanently stain contact lenses or dentures.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
- flu symptoms;
- headache, joint pain;
- itching or rash;
- eye redness; or
- abnormal liver function tests.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeRifapentine (Priftin)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether rifapentine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
Rifapentine can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking rifapentine.
It is not known whether rifapentine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.Rifapentine may cause a red-orange discoloration of breast milk.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingRifapentine (Priftin)?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using rifapentine and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeRifapentine (Priftin)?
UseRifapentine (Priftin)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take with food.
To make swallowing easier,you may crush the rifapentine tablet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of pudding, applesauce, or other soft food. Swallow this mixture right away. Do not save the mixture for later use.
使用这种药的完整规定长度of time. Your TB may get better and then come back if you do not take rifapentine as directed. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Rifapentine will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using rifapentine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.Do nottake extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onRifapentine (Priftin)?
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