Drug Name: | Rifaximin |
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Drug Class: | Antibiotic |
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Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis by binding to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase |
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Use: | - Treatment of traveler's diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of E. coli
- Reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults
- Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
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Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to rifaximin or any component of the formulation
- Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C)
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Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease
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