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Rifaximin

Uses

Rifaximin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the intestine (traveller's ?diarrhea). Rifaximin is also used to lower the risk of worsened brain function in adults with liver failure. Brain function can be affected when the liver stops working and cannot remove toxic substances from the body.

How it works

Rifaximin is a broad spectrum antibacterial drug that fights bacterial infection only in the intestines. Rifaximin stops the growth of bacteria that produce toxins and that may worsen liver disease.

Common side effects

Reduced sense of touch, Swelling of ankles, Shortness of breath, Convulsions, Urinary infection, Loss of or poor memory, Joint pain, Falls, Yeast infections, Loss of concentration, Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, Difficulty or pain passing urine, Feet or fingers, Feeling sleepy, Depressed mood, Confusion, Urge to vomit, Stomach ache or bloating/swelling, Feeling unsteady, Fluid around the lungs, Hot flushes, Needing to pass urine more often than usual, Loss of appetite, Rash or itching, Diarrhea, Muscle pain., Dizziness, Fever, Anxiety, Difficulty sleeping, Swelling due to too much fluid in the body, Anemia, Muscle cramps, Dry mouth, Vomit, Headache