The Air Force also has significant force structure impacts pending from the 2013 budget request. We reduced the size of the Air Force so we could focus limited resources to ensure that the remaining personnel are as ready and the force structure is as capable as possible.
The display and use of drug information on this site is subject to express terms of use. By continuing to view the drug information, you agree to abide by such terms of use. GENERIC NAME: RIFAMPIN - ORAL (rif-AM-pin) BRAND NAME(S): Rifadin, Rimactane. USES: This medication is a rifamycin antibiotic used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).
Rifampin is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in many different parts of the body. It is also used by patients who have a meningitis bacteria in their nose or throat to prevent the spread of the bacteria to other patients. Rifampin belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics and works to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria. However, it will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.