Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Rifapentine Tablet
Rifapentine Tablet
| Generic name | rifapentine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Rifamycin antibiotic |
| Forms | Tablet (150 mg) |
Rifapentine is a prescription antibiotic that fights the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). It belongs to a group of drugs called rifamycins and is always used together with other TB medicines.
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