Benemid and Rifampin Capsules
Determining the interaction of Benemid and Rifampin Capsules and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Probenecid may increase serum concentrations of rifampin, possibly by impairing hepatic uptake of rifampin. This effect appears to be inconsistent, occurring in some patients, but not in others.
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Generic Name: rifampin
Brand name: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane
Synonyms: Rifampin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Benemid-Rifampin Injection
- Benemid-Rifampin Intravenous
- Benemid-Rifampin Oral, Intravenous
- Benemid-Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide
- Benemid-Rifamycin
- Benemid-Rifamycin Sodium
- Rifampin Capsules-BENGAY Ultra
- Rifampin Capsules-Benicar
- Rifampin Capsules-Benicar HCT
- Rifampin Capsules-Benlysta
- Rifampin Capsules-Benlysta (Belimumab Auto-Injectors and Prefilled Syringes)
- Rifampin Capsules-Benlysta (Belimumab Vials)