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Xifaxan Safety Reports
Total Xifaxan reports: 65.Xifaxan FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 1 Reported hospitalizations: 7.
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Reported Xifaxan Side Effects: diarrhoea, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain, pyrexia, malaise, abdominal pain lower, condition aggravated, myalgia.
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Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197539-0Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 132.0 lb, was diagnosed with abdominal distension and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain lower, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis. XIFAXAN dosage: 400 MG, BID, ONCE; ORAL. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197540-7
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Male patient was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, asthenia, nausea. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197549-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with colitis and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, heart rate increased. XIFAXAN dosage: 200MG/2 TABLETS TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197551-1
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorder and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, chapped lips, chromaturia, diarrhoea, headache, insomnia, lethargy, lip dry, muscular weakness. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREMARIN, TOPROL, TOPAMAX, ZOCOR, OXYBUTIN, LEVOXYL. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197553-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastric disorder and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cheilitis, dry mouth, oral candidiasis. XIFAXAN dosage: 600MG/QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NITROQUICK, NORVASC, SYNTHROID, IMDUR, CRESTOR, TOPROL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197555-9
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 16, 2006. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with escherichia infection, food poisoning and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, arthralgia, asthenia, headache, hypoaesthesia, micturition urgency, muscular weakness, myalgia, rash. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5197556-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on June 26, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with overgrowth bacterial and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: irritability. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZELNORM, PROTONIX. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5166320-0
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 157.5 lb, was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile toxin test positive, diarrhoea. XIFAXAN dosage: 600 MG (1 IN 8 HR), ORAL. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5179192-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on Dec 05, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea infectious and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, METRONIDAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5193897-1
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with enterocolitis infectious and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: autoimmune disorder, cerebral haemorrhage, post procedural complication, purpura, subarachnoid haemorrhage, thrombocytopenia. XIFAXAN dosage: 800 MG (400 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, METRONIDAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5194812-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea infectious, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5390813-4
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on July 05, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 70.55 lb, was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, myalgia, myocarditis, oedema peripheral, vomiting. XIFAXAN dosage: 400 MG (200 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5420961-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy prophylaxis, peritonitis and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, clostridium difficile colitis, diarrhoea, peritonitis. XIFAXAN dosage: 1200 MG (400 MG, 3 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with CEFTRIAXONE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient died.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5420962-3
XIFAXAN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy prophylaxis, peritonitis and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clostridium difficile colitis, peritonitis. XIFAXAN dosage: 1200 MG (400 MG, 3 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ERTAPENEM. Patient recovered.
Xifaxan Side Effects Report #5463111-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported XIFAXAN problem on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorder, overgrowth bacterial and was treated with XIFAXAN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, malaise, nephritis interstitial, no therapeutic response, renal failure acute, vomiting. XIFAXAN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Rifaximin
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a604027.html
ri fax' i menWhy is this medication prescribed?
Rifaximin is used to treat traveler's diarrhea caused by certain bacteria. Rifaximin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by preventing the bacteria from growing inside the intestine (gut). Rifaximin will not work to treat bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with fever.
How should this medicine be used?
Rifaximin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food three times a day for 3 days. To help you remember to take rifaximin, take it around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take rifaximin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your symptoms should improve within 24 to 48 hours after you start taking rifaximin. If your symptoms do not go away or they get worse, or you develop a fever or bloody diarrhea, call your doctor.
Take rifaximin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking rifaximin too soon your infection may not be completely cured and bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking rifaximin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to rifaximin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater, Rimactane), rifapentine (Priftin), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or have recently taken. Be sure to mention antibiotics. Your doctor may have to change the doses of your medications, monitor you carefully for side effects or treat your diarrhea differently.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any medical condition.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking rifaximin, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Rifaximin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if this symptom is severe or does not go away:
- vomiting
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- hives
- skin rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- fever, chills, sore throat, and other signs of infection
Rifaximin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the rifaximin, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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