Kapvay and Rifampin

• Generic Name: clonidine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Catapres, Kapvay, Catapres-TTS, Duraclon, Catapres-TTS-1, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3

Kapvay (clonidine) is a prescription medicine supplied as an extended-release tablet and is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Your doctor may prescribe Kapvay alone or together with certain other ADHD medicines. Clonidine is not a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.

Kapvay may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rifampin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane

Rifampin is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB).

Rifampin may also be used to reduce certain bacteria in your nose and throat that could cause meningitis or other infections. Rifampin prevents you from spreading these bacteria to other people, but rifampin will not treat an active meningitis infection.

Rifampin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.