Rifabutin

( Generic Mycobutin )

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Rifabutin

Drug Info for rifabutin

Rifabutin helps to prevent or slow the spread of Mycobacterium avium complex disease (MAC; a bacterial infection that may cause serious symptoms) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers. Rifabutin is in a class of medications called antimycobacterials. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics such as rifabutin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Mycobutin is an antibiotic that treats and prevents certain bacterial infections. It is used alone or with other medications prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with HIV. Mycobutin is also used in the treatment of tuberculosis in people with HIV.

  • Mycobutin

If you cannot swallow the capsule, you may open it and the contents of the capsules may be mixed with applesauce. Be sure to take all the food to get the full dose of medicine.

You may take the medicine with or without food. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you may want to take it with food.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to rifabutin or similar medicines.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, muscle problems, or eye or vision problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye or vision problemsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)

This medicine should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB). If you think you may have active TB, tell your doctor.

This medicine may cause your skin, tears, saliva, sweat, urine, or bowel movements to turn a brownish-orange color. Your contact lenses could become permanently discolored.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Do not use this medicine together with delavirdine or voriconazole.

Some medicines can affect how rifabutin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amprenavir, clarithromycin, fluconazole, fosamprenavir/ritonavir, indinavir, itraconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, tipranavir/ritonavirBirth control pills

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

This medicine should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB). If you think you may have active TB, tell your doctor.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Blurred vision or loss of vision, eye redness, pain, or sensitivity to light
  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Lightheadedness or fainting
  • Diarrhea that may contain blood
  • Nausea
Frequently Asked Questions

The average Rifabutin cost depends on several things: your insurance coverage, your daily dosage, and the pharmacy where you shop. Rifabutin costs around $327 for a supply of 20, 150 mg capsules. To reduce the cost of this drug, print our free Rifabutin discount coupon and save about up to 80% off when you fill your prescription at your local pharmacy.

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Rifabutin is a generic drug. An alternative brand name drug includes Mycobutin. Use our free Rifabutin savings card to save on the cost of Rifabutin when you purchase your medication at a participating local pharmacy.

There is not a Rifabutin manufacturer coupon or patient assistance program currently available, but you can save on your prescription cost by using our free Rifabutin savings card. Our customers typically find that they save more by using our coupons instead of manufacturer coupons.