Rifabutin

Edina Avdic, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Lisa Hutchins, Pharm.D.
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INDICATIONS

FDA

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients with AIDS (in combination with a macrolide plus ethambutol).
  • Treatment of TB in patients with AIDS who are taking PIs or NNRTIs.
  • Treatment of latent TB in patients intolerant to INH. Rifabutin x 4 months can be considered.

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INDICATIONS

FDA

NON-FDA APPROVED USES

  • Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients with AIDS (in combination with a macrolide plus ethambutol).
  • Treatment of TB in patients with AIDS who are taking PIs or NNRTIs.
  • Treatment of latent TB in patients intolerant to INH. Rifabutin x 4 months can be considered.

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Last updated: July 4, 2021