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Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations


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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: Generic Name rifampin Trade Name

Rimactane

Indication

tuberculosis

Action

inhibits RNA synthesis

Therapeutic Class

Antitubercular

Pharmacologic Class

rifamycins

Nursing Considerations

• can turn body fluids red • may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, confusion • assess lung sounds and sputum characteristics • evaluate renal and liver function tests • instruct patient not to skip or double dose • must complete entire dose (6-12 month therapy)

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