rifampin
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pɪn noun Pharmacology.
a semisynthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic, C 4 3 H 5 8 N 4 O 1 2 , used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, asymptomatic carriers of meningococcal disease, and leprosy.
Origin:
1965–70; probably rifam(yci)n (orig., rifomycin, equivalent to rifo- (perhaps < Italian rifo(rmare) to reform) + -mycin) + pi(perazine)
1965–70; probably rifam(yci)n (orig., rifomycin, equivalent to rifo- (perhaps < Italian rifo(rmare) to reform) + -mycin) + pi(perazine)
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rifampicin or (US) rifampin (rɪˈfæmpɪsɪn, rɪˈfæmpɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, meningitis, and leprosy | |
| [C20: from rifam(y)cin, from Rififi, nickname of the original culture + | |
| rifampin or (US) rifampin | |
| —n | |
| [C20: from rifam(y)cin, from Rififi, nickname of the original culture + | |
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rifampin
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Medical Dictionary
rifampin ri·fam·pin (rĭ-fām'pĭn) or ri·fam·pi·cin (-pĭ-sĭn)
n.
A semisynthetic antibiotic, derived from a form of rifamycin, that interferes with the synthesis of RNA and is used to treat bacterial and viral diseases.
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Example sentences
If the antibiotic is not working and the health care provider suspects antibiotic resistance, vancomycin or rifampin are used.
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