Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Priftin Tablet

Priftin Tablet

Generic nameRifapentine
Drug classRifamycin antimycobacterial
FormsFilm-coated tablet (150 mg)

Priftin is a prescription antibiotic used along with other tuberculosis medicines to treat active TB disease of the lungs or to prevent inactive (latent) TB infection from becoming active disease.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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