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Application

Rifampicin is used to treat Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-related mycobacterial infections. It is widely used as an antipruritic agent in the autoimmune cholestatic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). It has been shown to cause hepatitis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rifampicin inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles. It inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase, which results in cell death.

Mode of Action: Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase.

Inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles.

General description

Chemical structure: macrolide

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Product is sensitive to light and moisture.Store under inert gas. Keep in a dry place

Packaging

250 mg in glass insert

1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle