Rifabutin and hepatic function abnormal Patient Reports March 22, 2010

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6105376-5
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 23, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, hepatic function abnormal, pyrexia. Rifabutin dosage: 300 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6135609-0
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 17, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, hepatic function abnormal. Rifabutin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL, KLARICID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, DOGMATYL, WYPAX, MELBIN, ACTOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.