See what questions a doctor would ask. Rifampin: an
antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to
treat tuberculosis Source: WordNet 2.1 Rifampin: A semisynthetic
antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei. It has a
broad antibacterial spectrum, including activity against several
forms of Mycobacterium. In susceptible organisms it inhibits
DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity by forming a stable
complex with the enzyme. It thus suppresses the initiation of
RNA synthesis. Rifampin is bactericidal, and acts on both
intracellular and extracellular organisms. (From Gilman et al.,
Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics,
9th ed, p1160) Source: Diseases Database Count: Rifampin is
listed as a: treatment for 0 conditions; alternative treatment
for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 1 conditions;
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