Rifaximin for liver problems
General English name: Rifaximin
Brand: Targaxan
Application: To prevent the occurrence of hepatic encephalitis in liver disease
Drug forms of rifaximin
Drug information for rifaximin for liver problems
Dosage and method of taking Rifaximin
Contraindications Rifaximin
Rifaximin during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of rifaximin on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Rifaximin
Special warnings and precautions while taking rifaximin
Side effects of rifaximin
Overdose of rifaximin (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of rifaximin
Drug forms of rifaximin
Tablet
Drug information for rifaximin for liver problems
Rifaximin is an antibiotic that only affects the gastrointestinal tract and is not suitable for treating other types of infections. It is prescribed to help prevent a problem called liver encephalitis in people with liver disease. Hepatic encephalitis can cause symptoms such as confusion, personality changes, and altered consciousness.
Rifaximin is also available for travel diarrhea under the brand name Xifaxanta, which you can refer to the relevant page for information about this drug.
Dosage and method of taking Rifaximin
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with rifaximin. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of medicine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- It should usually be taken as a 500 mg tablet twice a day.
- You can take this medicine with or without water before or after meals.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications Rifaximin
Note the expiration date of the drug Rifaximin, and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
Never give rifaximin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with rifaximin, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Rifaximin during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of rifaximin on driving and working with machines
Rifaximin makes you drowsy and dizzy, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Rifaximin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Although most antibiotics are unlikely to affect pregnancy control, antibiotics such as rifampin and rifabutin reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as pills, patches, or rings. Consult your doctor before using antibiotics.
Special warnings and precautions while taking rifaximin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking rifaximin:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.
- If you have severe constipation or you think your digestive tract is blocked.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of rifaximin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Feeling dizzy and drowsy: Do not drive in these situations.
Feeling bored and in pain
Headache
Pink urine: This is a safe complication, do not worry.
Feeling depressed, short of breath, itchy rash, swollen feet or ankles, cramps or muscle aches: If these symptoms bother you, see your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of rifaximin.
Overdose of rifaximin (drug poisoning)
Do not take Rifaximin more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of rifaximin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight