Rifater

Rifater may cause severe and sometimes fatal liver problems (eg, hepatitis). The risk of liver problems is greater in patients more than 35 years old. It may also be increased by daily use of alcohol, long-term liver problems, or unsanitary injectable drug use. Women, especially those who are black or Hispanic, or who have just had a baby, may also be at increased risk. Hepatitis can develop at any time during treatment, but usually occurs during the first 3 months. Your doctor will monitor your liver function and discuss your progress every month.

Contact your doctor right away if you develop unusual fatigue, weakness or fever that lasts longer than 3 days, general feeling of discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or stomach pain or tenderness.

Patients with active liver problems should not use Rifater .

Rifater is used for:

Treating tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs.

Rifater is a combination of 3 antibacterial agents. It works by killing sensitive TB bacteria.

Do NOT use Rifater if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Rifater :

Some medical conditions may interact with Rifater . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Rifater . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rifater may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Rifater :

Use Rifater as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rifater .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Rifater :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; gas; headache; heartburn; mild joint or muscle aches; mild stomach upset or cramps; nausea; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody stools; change in the amount of urine produced; changes in vision; chest pain; coughing up blood; dark urine; fever, chills, or sore throat; general feeling of discomfort; increased thirst or urination; irregular heartbeat; joint pain or swelling; loss of appetite; memory problems; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; nausea; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe diarrhea, nausea, or stomach cramps; severe or persistent muscle pain; severe pain or tenderness in the big toe; shortness of breath; stomach pain or tenderness; swelling of the hands or legs; swollen lymph nodes; symptoms of low B

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Rifater between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Rifater out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Rifater . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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