Drug Name |
Rifabutin |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01935 |
Description |
A broad-spectrum antibiotic that is being used as prophylaxis against disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in HIV-positive patients. |
Indications and Usage |
For the prevention of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients with advanced HIV infection. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
J04AB04 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00615
|
KEGG ID |
D00424
|
MeSH ID |
D017828
|
PubChem ID |
135398743
|
TTD Drug ID |
D05CHI
|
NDC Product Code |
70518-3731; 73309-108; 68180-285; 10135-738; 0013-5301; 59762-1350; 70954-041 |
UNII |
1W306TDA6S
|
Synonyms |
Rifabutin | Rifabutine | Ansamycin | Mycobutin | Ansatipine | LM-427 | LM 427 | LM427 | Alfacid | Ansatipin |