Rifampin and asthenia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Rifampin Side Effects Report #4990079-0
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 79.15 lb, was diagnosed with tuberculosis  and was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, haemolytic anaemia, weight decreased. Rifampin dosage: 450 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #4545822-1
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 05, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, decreased appetite, nausea . Rifampin dosage: 600 MG PO QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #4662198-X
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 14, 2005. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chills, hepatic function abnormal, pain in extremity. Rifampin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #5016028-7
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, complications of transplanted liver, hepatic failure, incorrect dose administered, jaundice , liver disorder, liver transplant , oedema peripheral. Rifampin dosage: 300 MG TID PO. Patient died on 05/25/2006.


Rifampin Side Effects Report #4559088-X
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 10, 2005. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, arthralgia, asthenia, back pain , dizziness , fatigue, paraesthesia, rash papular, respiratory disorder. Rifampin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, ACTONEL, CHRONO, ADVIL, HUMIRA, DAFALGAN, PLAQUENIL, VITAMIN D3. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.