Mycobacterial infections
Brucellosis
Osteomyelitis
Prosthetic joint infections due to Staphyloccocus aureus
Always use in combination with other agents
Nausea/vommiting, diarrhea
Abnormal liver enzymes
Rash (Steven-Johnson syndrome)
Myopathy
Inducer of many CYP enzymes including 3A4, and 2C9. Review patients medications carefully.
Lab
Clinical
300 mg CAP: $0.7
Antimicrobial class: Antimycobacterial
Sub-class: Rifamycins
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 3-4 hr
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Route of Elimination: Feces
ODB Coverage: General Benefit (CAPs)