Rifabutin Capsule
NDC 72319-010
Product Information
Rifabutin is a ANDA-approved product labeled by I3 Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This medication is used alone or with another medication to help prevent a certain serious infection (Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC). It is supplied as a red capsule for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 72319-010 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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I3;10
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Product Details
What is NDC 72319-010?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- RIFABUTIN 150 mg/1 - A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is being used as prophylaxis against disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in HIV-positive patients.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- RIFABUTIN (UNII: 1W306TDA6S)
- RIFABUTIN (UNII: 1W306TDA6S) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
- SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)
- FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 198200 - rifabutin 150 MG Oral Capsule
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Rifabutin
Rifabutin helps to prevent or slow the spread of Mycobacterium avium complex disease (MAC; a bacterial infection that may cause serious symptoms) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers. Rifabutin is in a class of medications called antimycobacterials. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics such as rifabutin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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