Uses of rifampin for infections other than tuberculosis

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1999 Jul;18(7):631-2. doi: 10.1097/00006454-199907000-00012.

Abstract

Rifampin has limited use in monotherapy because of the rapid development of resistance. In combination therapy with a variety of antimicrobials, it has many applications for treatment of serious infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antibiotics, Antitubercular / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / drug therapy*
  • Rifampin / therapeutic use*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antibiotics, Antitubercular
  • Rifampin