Rifampin
Anti-Tuberculous Agent (Rifamycin)- Drug Class
- Anti-Tuberculous Agent (Rifamycin)
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
- Clinical Notes
- TB (always combination) and meningococcal prophylaxis. Potent CYP450 inducer (↓ OCPs/warfarin); harmless orange-red discoloration of secretions.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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