Rifampin

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:antibiotic
gptkb:drug
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J04AB02
gptkbp:brand Rifadin
Rimactane
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:13292-46-1
gptkbp:category antineoplastic agent
bactericidal agent
rifamycin antibiotic
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C43H58N4O12
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to rifamycins
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Piero_Sensi
Grazia Timbal
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1965
gptkbp:drugInteraction gptkb:warfarin
protease inhibitors
oral contraceptives
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 3-5 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
bile
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rifampin
gptkbp:inducedBy gptkb:cytochrome_P450_enzymes
gptkbp:lactationUse use with caution
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:marketedAs 1971
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
gptkbp:MedlinePlusID a682403
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D011978
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 822.94 g/mol
gptkbp:origin derived from rifamycin B
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
use with caution
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 5381226
CHEMBL86
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect rash
hepatotoxicity
gastrointestinal upset
flu-like syndrome
orange discoloration of body fluids
gptkbp:UNII V6V19DR43D
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus_infections
tuberculosis
leprosy
meningococcal prophylaxis
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D012627
gptkb:D014244
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7