What is Rifabutin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Rifabutin, available under the brand name Mycobutin®, is an antibiotic used for the prevention of disseminated mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in patients with advanced HIV infection. It is also used in multidrug regimens for treatment of MAC.
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How do members experience Rifabutin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium avium complex | 12 | 0 | |
| Tuberculosis | 10 | 0 | |
| Lyme disease | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
Stradog585
evaluated on Nov 16, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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30
30
members have reported taking Rifabutin
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