Rifabutin
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- Prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in patients with AIDS.
- Treatment of H. pylori infections in combination with other agents.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients with AIDS (in combination with 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
- Prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in patients with AIDS.
- Treatment of H. pylori infections in combination with other agents.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients with AIDS (in combination with 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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