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Extremely Resistant TB Case Shows Evolution of Pathogen  -  ‎Dec 28, 2009‎
...rifampin (Rifadin), ethambutol (Myambutol) and pyrazinamide for eight weeks, followed by isoniazid and rifampin for another 18 weeks. ... MedPage Today

Akorn-Strides LLC gets FDA OK for rifampin for injection USP  -  May 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Akorn-Strides LLC Friday said the Food and Drug Administration approved its abbreviated new drug application for rifampin for ... Forbes

… , LLC Announces FDA Approval For Rifampin For Injection USP, 600...  -  May 26, 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC announced the approval of an ANDA for Rifampin for Injection ... Rifampin for Injection is a semi synthetic antibiotic indicated for the ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

… , LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for Injection USP, 600...  -  May 26, 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/Vial. from M2 Presswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

… , LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for Injection USP, 600...  -  May 23, 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/Vial. from M2 Presswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

Is rifampin a safe and effective treatment for pruritus caused by...  -  Oct 20, 2006
To determine the safety and efficacy of rifampin for treatment of pruritus associated with cholestasis from chronic liver disease, using meta-analysis. ... Nature.com

Adjunctive Use of Rifampin for the Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus...  -  Apr 28, 2008
Background Staphylococcus aureus causes severe life-threatening infections and has become increasingly common, particularly methicillin-resistant strains. ... Archives of Internal Medicine

Inhibitory and Inductive Effects of Rifampin on the Pharmacokinetics...  -  Oct 4, 2006
The IC 50 values of rifampin for inhibition of OATP1B1- and -1B3-mediated uptake of bosentan (1.6–3.2 M) are lower than the maximal plasma concentrations ... Nature.com

Tuberculosis (TB) - Prevention  -  May 16, 2007
Usually, treatment with isoniazid for about 9 months or rifampin for 4 months can prevent a latent TB infection from developing into active TB. ... WebMD

… for Treating HIV in Coinfected Patients Treated With Rifampin for ...  -  Aug 4, 2008
By Ed Susman. MEXICO CITY -- August 4, 2008 -- An efavirenz-based regimen appears more successful than a nevirapine-based regimen in the treatment of human ... DG News

Rifampin (Systemic).(Drug overview)  -  Aug 1, 2006
Rifampin is used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin is also taken by itself by patients who may carry meningitis bacteria in their ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Rifampin-resistant meningococcal disease.(DISPATCHES)  -  Jun 1, 2005
In recent years, ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone have been established as acceptable alternatives to rifampin for prophylaxis of meningococcal disease. ... $4.95 - Emerging Infectious Diseases - ECNext

Generic name product may also be available in the US  -  Jul 28, 2005
Rifampin is used with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin is also taken by itself by patients who may carry meningitis bacteria in their ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

… the First Commercial Product Launch for the Joint Venture, Rifampin...  -  Jul 11, 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC today announced the first commercial product launch for the Joint Venture, Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial. ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Effects of Uptake and Efflux Transporter Inhibition on Erythromycin...  -  Oct 18, 2006
The erythromycin breath test (EBT) is a standard test used to evaluate the extent of CYP3A4 activity. This study examines whether presumed changes in CYP3A4 ... Nature.com

Tuberculosis is a pediatric issue.(ID)  -  May 1, 2007
Daily rifampin for 6 months is a suitable alternative for those with isoniazid-resistant/rifampin-susceptible strains, or those who can't tolerate isoniazid ... Free with registration - Pediatric News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Akorn Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results  -  Jul 31, 2008
May 23, 2008: Akorn announced FDA approval of Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial for Akorn-Strides, LLC. -- June 26, 2008: Akorn announced FDA ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

The Role of Four Months of Rifampicin in the Treatment of Latent …  -  Aug 25, 2005
The commentary of Drs. Davis and Ormerod on our pulmonary perspective (1) considering 4 months rifampin for treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) presents ... RedOrbit

HIV-Related Lung Diseases  -  Mar 23, 2007
An alternative is rifampin for four months. However, rifampin is only used in select circumstances because it has many drug interactions, and TB can rapidly ... Intelihealth.com

Blackburn v. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 06-4951 (DNJ 12/08/200...  -  Dec 8, 2006
The plaintiffs assert that Joseph Blackburn sustained liver damage due to ingesting the drugs Pyrazinamide and Rifampin for treatment of tuberculosis. ... $2.95 - U.S. District Court, District of New... - VersusLaw

Press Release: FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two …  -  Aug 11, 2008
Street Tips: Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/Vial(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ... an ANDA for ... Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

A case of brucella spondylodiscitis with extended, multiple-level …  -  Feb 1, 2005
Abstract: Brucellosis is a zoonosis that affects several organs and has a protean presentation. The authors report the case of a 61-year-old male patient ... Free with registration - Southern Medical Journal - AccessMyLibrary.com

Other FDA Advisories:  -  Jun 1, 2005
The drug's manufacturer recommends that physicians not prescribe rifampin for patients taking ritonavir-boosted saquinavir. The combination regimen is used ... Pay-Per-View - American Family Physician - Factiva, from Dow Jones

ICAAC: Avelox Takes the Checkered Flag for Leprosy  -  Sep 29, 2006
While further study is needed, Dr. Gelber expressed optimism that this is the long-searched for companion drug to rifampin for the treatment of leprosy. ... MedPage Today

Ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria meningitidis, Delhi, India.(DISPATCH...  -  Oct 1, 2007
Recently, ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone have been established as acceptable alternatives to rifampin for prophylaxis of meningococcal disease (2). ... Free with registration - Emerging Infectious Diseases - AccessMyLibrary.com

No mercy for MRSA: treatment alternatives to vancomycin and linezolid....  -  Jan 1, 2005
Although no references could be found specifically addressing minocycline plus rifampin for the treatment of UTIs, this combination has been shown in the ... $4.95 - Medical Laboratory Observer - ECNext

Emergence of Fluoroquinolone-Resistant Neisseria meningitidis - …  -  Feb 22, 2008
Household contacts were administered ciprofloxacin or rifampin for chemoprophylaxis. When antibiotic susceptibility results were available, ... Pay-Per-View - MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly... - HighBeam Research

CDAD: Novel Therapeutics  -  Oct 1, 2006
Prospective, Randomized Inpatient Study of Oral Metronidazole Versus Oral Metronidazole and Rifampin for Treatment of Primary Episode of Clostridium ... Free with registration - Infectious Disease Alert - AccessMyLibrary.com

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - THOMPSON v. BASSE (NDTex. …  -  Mar 3, 2005
On April 24, 2003, a dermatologist, Dr. Manning, recommended Tetracycline and Rifampin for plaintiff's Keloids. Plaintiff says he informed Dr. Manning that ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

Acquired Rifamycin Resistance With Twice-Weekly Treatment of HIV- …  -  Feb 9, 2006
...has much less effect on serum concentrations of these antiretroviral drugs (12) and appears to be as potent as rifampin for the treatment of TB (13-15). ... RedOrbit

Akorn-Strides' rifampin cleared by FDA.  -  Jun 2, 2008
Rifampin for injection is a semi-synthetic antibiotic indicated for the treatment of both tuberculosis and meningococcal carriers. ... $9.94 - Pharma Marketletter - Alacra Store

What Is Leprosy? .  -  Feb 20, 2007
Treatment will include immunotherapy and antibiotics like dapsone, and rifampin for a duration of 6 months to over a year. Prophylaxis using dapsone is not ... Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive

Do Antibiotics Slow the Progression of Dementia?  -  Jan 1, 2005
A randomized, controlled trial of doxycycline and rifampin for patients with Alzheimer's disease. J Am Geriatr Soc March 2004;52:381-7. AAFP News Now

Ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria meningitidis, Delhi, India.(DISPATCH...  -  Oct 1, 2007
Recently, ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone have been established as acceptable alternatives to rifampin for prophylaxis of meningococcal disease (2). ... $4.95 - Emerging Infectious Diseases - ECNext

Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approvals for Sterile Vancomycin …  -  Dec 31, 2008
The Joint Venture generated its initial product revenues in the third quarter of 2008, from the launch of Rifampin for Injection. ... International Business Times

Start dexamethasone promptly for meningitis.(Infectious Diseases) | …  -  Aug 1, 2005
Internal Medicine News; March 1, 2005 ; 663 words ... ... ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

What is the recommended approach to asymptomatic patients who …  -  Feb 1, 2006
Less preferable regimens are daily INH for 6 months, or daily rifampin for 4 months in patients who cannot tolerate INH. A 2-month course of rifampin and ... $4.95 - Journal of Family Practice - ECNext

Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approvals for Dexamethasone …  -  Sep 2, 2008
The Joint Venture has generated product revenue in the third quarter of 2008 from its initial product launch of Rifampin for Injection. ... RedOrbit

Silicone-induced pneumonitis in a transgendered patient.  -  Nov 1, 2005
The patient was given empiric therapy with clindamycin and rifampin for lower extremity cellulitis. Lower extremity ultrasonography was nondiagnostic for ... $4.95 - Journal of Respiratory Diseases - ECNext

Managing pediatric musculoskeletal infections: The significant...  -  Jun 1, 2006
...pyrazinamide, and streptomycin) for 2 months followed by isoniazid and rifampin for another 10 months. Surgical decompression is rarely needed. ... $4.95 - Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine - ECNext

Coccidiomycosis cases.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief Article) | Article …  -  Jul 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Albuminuria, central fat in diabetes.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief...  -  Apr 1, 2006
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Pamidronate Disodium …  -  Nov 3, 2008
The Joint Venture generated its initial product revenues in the third quarter of 2008, from the launch of Rifampin for Injection. ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Article: ED signals early atherosclerosis.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief …  -  Dec 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Akorn Reports Record Third Quarter 2008 Revenues of $31.9 million; …  -  Nov 3, 2008
July 11, 2008: Akorn announced the first commercial product launch for the Akorn-Strides, LLC Joint Venture, Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial. ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Article: Brain stimulation aids in Parkinson's.(Clinical Capsules)(Bri...  -  Oct 1, 2006
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Adult pneumococcal meningitis rates unaffected by vaccinating...  -  Dec 15, 2005
Internal Medicine News; March 1, 2005 ; 663 words ... ... ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Is it Time to Revisit Short-Course Therapy for Latent TB Infection?  -  Mar 1, 2008
The effectiveness of a 9-month regimen of isoniazid alone versus 3- and 4-month regimens of isoniazid plus rifampin for treatment of latent tuberculosis ... AAP Grand Rounds (subscription)

Thrombolysis-induced ocular bleeding.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief …  -  Mar 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  -  Feb 9, 2008
The Joint Venture has generated product revenue in the third quarter of 2008 from its initial product launch of Rifampin for Injection. ... Ad-Hoc-News - Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung)

Updated Guidelines on Managing Drug Interactions in the Treatment of ...  -  Feb 1, 2008
Updated guidelines for the use of rifabutin or rifampin for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients taking protease ... Pay-Per-View - MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly... - HighBeam Research

Article: Dietary fish lowers inflammation.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief …  -  Sep 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Article: Counterfeit Lipitor batch is recalled.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Bri...  -  Sep 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Article: CPAP lowers CV risk.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief Article) - …  -  May 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Article: Group B strep poorly diagnosed.(Clinical Capsules)(streptococ...  -  Jun 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Article: Group B strep poorly diagnosed.(Clinical Capsules)(streptococ...  -  Jun 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Pediatric News - HighBeam Research

Dexamethasone beneficial in bacterial meningitis.(Infectious Diseases)...  -  Feb 1, 2008
Internal Medicine News; March 1, 2005 ; 663 words ... ... ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Article: STI vaccination acceptance.(Clinical Capsules)(Brief...  -  Oct 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Pediatric News - HighBeam Research

Article: TB outbreak.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief Article) - Internal …  -  Jan 15, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

A photo quiz to hone dermatologic skills.(Dermclinic)  -  Jul 1, 2005
For several days, a 45-year-old man has been bothered by a progressive tender rash on the buttocks. He has taken a cephalosporin plus rifampin for the past ... $4.95 - Consultant - ECNext

Press Release: Analysis of AKORN INC. - M2 Presswire | HighBeam …  -  Mar 27, 2007
Article: Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA Approval for Rifampin for ... M2 Presswire; May 23, 2008 ; 700+ words ... ... PRESSWIRE-23 May 2008-Street Tips: ... Pay-Per-View - M2 Presswire - HighBeam Research

Article: Local Focus.(Business) - Daily Herald (Arlington Heights,...  -  May 24, 2008
BUFFALO GROVE - Akorn-Strides Friday announced the approval of an ANDA for Rifampin for injection USP, 600 mg/vial. This is the first lyophilized injectable ... Pay-Per-View - Daily Herald - HighBeam Research

Column: Local Focus  -  May 24, 2008
BUFFALO GROVE - Akorn-Strides Friday announced the approval of an ANDA for Rifampin for injection USP, 600 mg/vial. This is the first lyophilized injectable ... $2.95 - Daily Herald - NewsBank

Bacterial meningitis.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief Article)  -  Mar 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - Factiva, from Dow Jones

First commercial launch from Akorn Strides.  -  Jul 21, 2008
Akorn-Strides has announced the first commercial product launch for the American/Indian joint venture, rifampin for injection USP, 600mg/vial. ... $9.94 - Pharma Marketletter - Alacra Store

Article: S. aureus is agent of fatal syndrome.(Clinical Capsules)(Brie...  -  Dec 1, 2005
Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at risk of developing the infection, ... Pay-Per-View - Skin & Allergy News - HighBeam Research

Article: Bacterial meningitis.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)(Brief Article) - …  -  Mar 1, 2005
...find Internal Medicine News articles. Ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone are better than rifampin for prevention of bacterial meningitis in patients at... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Disseminated cat scratch disease with vertebral osteomyelitis and …  -  Nov 1, 2005
She was treated with azithromycin and rifampin for 1 month after drainage of the abscess. [FIGURE OMITTED] The diagnosis of CSD is based on clinical ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

Management of Staphylococcus aureus infections.  -  Dec 15, 2005
Role of rifampin for treatment of orthopedic implant-related staphylococcal infections: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 1998;279:1537-41. ... $4.95 - American Family Physician - ECNext

Article: stride - The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English | …  -  Jul 12, 2006
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Article: New NNRTIs target resistant HIV.(nonnucleoside reverse …  -  Mar 15, 2006
Article: Updated Guidelines for the Use of Rifabutin or Rifampin for the ... Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; March 10, 2000 ; 700+ words ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Progressive Following on Akorn Inc. - M2 Presswire | …  -  Apr 16, 2008
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Article: stride - The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English | …  -  Jul 12, 2006
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Press Release: Progressive Following on Akorn Inc. - M2 Presswire | …  -  Apr 18, 2008
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Press Release: Market Review on Akorn Inc. - M2 Presswire | HighBeam ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
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Press Release: Market Review on Akorn Inc. - M2 Presswire | HighBeam ...  -  May 14, 2008
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Press Release: Progressive Following on Akorn Inc. - M2 Presswire | …  -  Apr 30, 2008
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L'utilisation d'un cathéter enduit de minocycline et de rifampicine...  -  May 12, 2006
Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin for the prevention of catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. ... EBM Journal (Abonnement)





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