Orlistat and Rifapentine

• Generic Name: orlistat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alli, Xenical, Alli

Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.

Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Orlistat is for use only in adults that are overweight or obese.

Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The Alli brand is available without a prescription.

• Generic Name: rifapentine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Priftin

Rifapentine is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Rifapentine is used together with other medicines to treat active tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Rifapentine is also used to keep inactive (latent) TB from becoming active in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Rifapentine must always be used in combination with other tuberculosis medications.

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