Rifampin

Common brands: Rifadin Iv, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Azithromycin, Levofloxacin

Top reporter: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Llc

Rifamycin Antibacterial [EPC]Antimycobacterial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]Aminoglycoside Antibacterial [EPC]
14,029
Total Reports
9,349
Serious Reports
1,438
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.25%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,337
Female
6,303

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Rifampin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,538
10.9%
2 OFF LABEL USE 1,156
8.2%
3 DRUG INTERACTION 1,042
7.4%
4 DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS 733
5.2%
5 NAUSEA 646
4.6%
6 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 589
4.2%
7 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 587
4.1%
8 PYREXIA 559
4.0%
9 VOMITING 460
3.3%
10 DRUG RESISTANCE 453
3.2%
11 DRUG INTOLERANCE 417
2.9%
12 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 412
2.9%
13 DYSPNOEA 400
2.8%
14 RASH 392
2.8%
15 DIARRHOEA 389
2.8%
16 PARADOXICAL DRUG REACTION 382
2.7%
17 COUGH 373
2.6%
18 FATIGUE 355
2.5%
19 DRUG-INDUCED LIVER INJURY 335
2.4%
20 TREATMENT FAILURE 314
2.2%
21 PRURITUS 312
2.2%
22 DRUG INEFFECTIVE FOR UNAPPROVED INDICATION 301
2.1%
23 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 280
2.0%
24 MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM COMPLEX INFECTION 265
1.9%
25 TUBERCULOSIS 254
1.8%
26 HEADACHE 251
1.8%
27 WEIGHT DECREASED 247
1.7%
28 PAIN 242
1.7%
29 NEUTROPENIA 234
1.7%
30 ANAEMIA 227
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.