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Rifampicin is an antibiotic drug used to treat tuberculosis. It also treats mycobacterium avium complex and leprosy. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA-dependent RNA synthesis by inhibiting bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. The side effects of this medicine are fever, rashes, eye swelling, shortness of breath, and sore throat.

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Is a Mantoux test required for my child with cough and cold?

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My mother has MAC lung disease. How to prevent weight loss?

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What alternative therapies are available for MAC lung disease?

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How to manage MAC lung disease in a female?

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I am 58, female with MAC lung disease. How to prevent relapse?

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How to manage side effects while taking HRZE drugs for TB?

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How to manage MAC lung disease at 67?

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How to manage multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

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How to manage multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

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Vision is diminishing after taking 6 months TB treatment. Why?

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