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    This document provides information about the drug Rifadin/Rifampicin, including its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosage, and nursing responsibilities. Rifadin is an antitubercular drug that acts by inhibiting RNA polymerase, leading to suppression of RNA synthesis and cell death. It is indicated for treatment of tuberculosis and related infections, in combination with other drugs. Potential side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Nurses must ensure proper administration and monitor for side effects and clinical response.

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    This document provides information about the drug Rifadin/Rifampicin, including its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosage, and nursing responsibilities. Rifadin is an antitubercular drug that acts by inhibiting RNA polymerase, leading to suppression of RNA synthesis and cell death. It is indicated for treatment of tuberculosis and related infections, in combination with other drugs. Potential side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Nurses must ensure proper administration and monitor for side effects and clinical response.

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    This document provides information about the drug Rifadin/Rifampicin, including its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosage, and nursing responsibilities. Rifadin is an antitubercular drug that acts by inhibiting RNA polymerase, leading to suppression of RNA synthesis and cell death. It is indicated for treatment of tuberculosis and related infections, in combination with other drugs. Potential side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Nurses must ensure proper administration and monitor for side effects and clinical response.

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    This document provides information about the drug Rifadin/Rifampicin, including its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosage, and nursing responsibilities. Rifadin is an antitubercular drug that acts by inhibiting RNA polymerase, leading to suppression of RNA synthesis and cell death. It is indicated for treatment of tuberculosis and related infections, in combination with other drugs. Potential side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Nurses must ensure proper administration and monitor for side effects and clinical response.

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    Ateneo de Zamboanga University

    College of Nursing
    Level II
    School Year 2021-2022
    A. Drug Study
    Drug Mechanism of action/Side Indication/ Nursing Responsibilities
    effects Contraindication
    Brand name: Rifadin Mechanism of Action: Indication: • Follow 14 rights of
    Generic name: Rifampicin Rifampin acts via the Rifampin is indicated for medications
    Classification: inhibition of DNA- the treatment of can turn body fluids red
    Antitubercular Agents dependent RNA tuberculosis and • may cause diarrhea,
    Route: PO polymerase, leading to a tuberculosis-related nausea, vomiting,
    Dosage: 200mg suppression of RNA mycobacterial infections. In confusion
    Frequency: OD, AC synthesis and cell death. combination with • assess lung sounds and
    Side Effects: pyrazinamide and isoniazid, sputum characteristics
     heartburn it is used in the initial phase • evaluate renal and liver
     abdominal pain of the short-course function tests
     loss of appetite treatment of pulmonary • instruct patient not to
     nausea tuberculosis. skip or double dose
     vomiting Contraindication: • must complete entire
     fever  diabetes. dose (6-12 month
     porphyria. therapy)
     hemolytic uremic
    syndrome, a
    condition that
    affects the kidney
    and the blood.
     decreased blood-
    clotting from low
    vitamin K.
     alcoholism.
     thrombotic
    thrombocytopenic
    purpura, a type of
    blood disorder.
     liver problems.
     abnormal liver
    function tests.

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