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What is Rifabutin?
Rifabutin (Rfb) is a bactericidal antibiotic drug primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis. The drug is a semi-synthetic derivative of rifamycin S. Its effect is based on blocking the DNA-dependent RNA-polymerase of the bacteria. It is effective against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, but also against the highly resistant Mycobacteria, e.g. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. leprae, and M. avium intracellulare.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.
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I have microm bateria avion complex. Found this out about 5 years ago.I have been using azithromycin to help with the lung infection. It seems to...
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Moxifloxacin and Rifabutin can be superior alternatives.
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Hello Sir.
New drugs particularly Moxifloxacin and...
I was diagnoised with MYCOBACTERIUM in both lungs. The doctor prescribed CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG TAB. He said this was the ONLY medication that would...
MD By saying Mycobacterium, I suppose you are referring to Atypical Mycobacteria, or Non tubercular mycobacteria, because only this Mycobacterium is...
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