Rifamycin Sodium and Sofosbuvir

• Generic Name: rifamycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aemcolo

Rifamycin sodium is a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults.

Rifamycin sodium is not recommended for use in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of rifamycin sodium and other antibacterial drugs, rifamycin sodium should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

• Generic Name: sofosbuvir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sovaldi

Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

Sofosbuvir must be given in combination with other antiviral medications (usually ribavirin with or without peginterferon alfa). Sofosbuvir should not be used alone.

Sofosbuvir treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.

Sofosbuvir is sometimes used in people who also have HIV, or people who have liver cancer and are going to have a liver transplant. Sofosbuvir is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.

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