Drug Class
antimycobacterial
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
rifabutin
📋Overview
Rifabutin is an antibiotic that belongs to the rifamycin class of drugs. It is primarily used to help manage certain bacterial infections, particularly those caused by mycobacteria. Rifabutin is often associated with conditions such as tuberculosis and infections related to Mycobacterium avium complex, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems. Its mechanism involves inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis, thereby limiting the growth of the bacteria.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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