Rifabutin and rhabdomyolysis Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6086734-4
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 09, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Rifabutin dosage: 300 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6107622-0
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 25, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex infection and was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Rifabutin dosage: 300 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6085574-X
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 09, 2009. Female patient was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Rifabutin dosage: 150 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, ETHAMBUTOL, HUSCODE. Patient recovered.

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #6107493-2
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 25, 2009. Female patient was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis. Rifabutin dosage: 150 MG, 1X/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, ETHAMBUTOL, HUSCODE. Patient recovered.