Mycobutin
Generic name: Rifabutin
Drug class:
Rifamycin derivatives
Usage of Mycobutin
Mycobutin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Mycobutin is used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.
Mycobutin is also used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis in people with HIV.
Mycobutin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Mycobutin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Mycobutin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Mycobutin may include:
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.
Before taking Mycobutin
You should not use Mycobutin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis, if anyone in your household has tuberculosis, or if you have recently traveled to an area where tuberculosis is common.
Some medicines can interact with Mycobutin and should not be used at the same time. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you take:
To make sure Mycobutin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Mycobutin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Mycobutin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy.
It is not known whether rifabutin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Relate drugs
- Mycobutin
- Aemcolo
- Priftin
- Rifabutin
- Rifadin
- Rifadin IV
- Rifampin
- Rifampin (Intravenous)
- Rifampin (Oral)
- Rifamycin
- Rifapentine
- Rimactane
How to use Mycobutin
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Mycobutin may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
If you develop signs of tuberculosis while taking Mycobutin, you should be treated with tuberculosis medications right away. Taking only this medicine while you have active tuberculosis could make the infection resistant to antibiotics. Call your doctor if you have any signs of tuberculosis: fever, cough, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, and feeling constantly tired.
While using Mycobutin, you may need frequent blood tests and chest x-rays.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Mycobutin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Warnings
You should not use Mycobutin if you have active tuberculosis, or if you are also taking delavirdine or voriconazole.
What other drugs will affect Mycobutin
Many drugs can interact with Mycobutin. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Mycobutin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.
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