Rifampin and liver disorder Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Rifampin Side Effects Report #5067937-4
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with pleurisy, tuberculosis  and was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hepatic failure, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatotoxicity, icterus index increased, liver disorder, mesothelioma malignant, transaminases increased, vomiting. Rifampin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPIN AND ISONIAZID, PYRIDOXINE, ALLOPUR, COZAAR. Patient died on 02/09/2006.

Rifampin Side Effects Report #4798367-8
Rifampin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 11, 2005. Male patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Rifampin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver disorder. Rifampin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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.