Rifampin and jaundice Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Rifampin Side Effects Report #5011823-2
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with tuberculosis  and was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase increased, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatic failure, hepatic necrosis, jaundice , pulmonary oedema. Rifampin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PYRAZINAMIDE, TYLENOL, IBUPROFEN, PROZAC, TUSSIN. Patient died.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #5016028-7
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, complications of transplanted liver, hepatic failure, incorrect dose administered, jaundice , liver disorder, liver transplant , oedema peripheral. Rifampin dosage: 300 MG TID PO. Patient died on 05/25/2006.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #5622888-9
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: jaundice , liver injury. Rifampin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.