What Is Rifampicin?

Potential Side Effects

This medication appears to have many potential side effects. Common ones may include upset stomach, headaches, heartburn, and nausea. Some women who take it may deal with menstrual cycle changes. In addition, this drug may trigger color changes in sweat, urine, tears, and saliva. Possible colors may include brown, orange, and red. These changes seem to go away when patients stop this medication. However, this drug appears to cause permanent tooth discoloration. Other possible side effects may include pain in the abdomen, appetite loss, diarrhea, and coordination or behavior changes.

This drug may shift lab test results. It seems to trigger low red blood cell counts and elevated liver function results. Other possibilities may include elevated serum uric acid levels and higher BUN levels. This medication also appears to carry a risk of liver disease. Thus, patients may want to be aware of the possible signs of liver damage. Examples seem to include dark urine, jaundice, and persistent nausea. They may wish to report these signs to a doctor.

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