Angiotensin II Acetate and Rifadin IV Intravenous

• Generic Name: angiotensin II
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Giapreza

Used to increase BP in patients with septic or other distributive shock.

Substantially and rapidly increases mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients who remain hypotensive despite fluid and vasopressor therapy.

May have a catecholamine-sparing effect, but effects on mortality not established.

• Generic Name: rifampin
• Dosage Forms: powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Rifadin IV, Rifadin, Rimactane

Rifampin injection is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics and works to kill or prevent the growth of TB. However, rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.