Mycobutin Oral

Mycobutin Oral Uses

This medication is used alone or with another medication to help prevent a serious, spreading infection (Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC) in those with advanced HIV infection. Rifabutin belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics that are active against MAC bacteria.

How To Use Mycobutin Oral

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 1-2 times daily or as directed by your doctor. For the prevention or treatment of MAC, this medication is usually taken long-term.

Dosage is based on your age, kidney function, medical condition, and response to therapy.

It is very important to continue taking this medication (and all HIV and MAC medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed or stop taking it (or other MAC medicines) even for a short time unless directed to do so by your doctor. Skipping or changing your dose without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of MAC bacteria to increase, make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects. If MAC becomes resistant to this medication, it might also be resistant to other MAC medications.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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