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Rifater

rifampin / isoniazid / pyrazinamide
Used for Tuberculosis
Used for Tuberculosis

Rifater is a combination pill that contains three medications that treat tuberculosis (TB): rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide. It is no longer available in the United States.

Reviewed by:
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Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on November 3, 2021
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What is Rifater?

How Rifater works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsRifater (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassAntitubercular agent
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Rifater

What is Rifater?
Rifater is a combination tablet that contains rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide. The three medications work together to treat a lung infection called tuberculosis (TB).
Is Rifater still available?
No, Rifater is no longer available in the United States. Rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide are available as individual medications, but not as a combination tablet.
Why was Rifater discontinued?
It's not clear why the manufacturer (Sanofi-Aventis) decided to stop making their rifampin products including Rifater. They did not report any safety reasons for the discontinuation.
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Interactions between Rifater and other drugs

Rifater may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Rifater. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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