Paper II
2022 May (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)

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Rifampicin

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Uses: Tuberculosis (first-line, part of standard combination therapy); Chemoprophylaxis for close contacts of meningococcal/H. influenzae meningitis

Adverse effects: Hepatotoxicity; Orange-red discoloration of body fluids (urine, tears, sweat — harmless but important for patient counselling) and potent hepatic enzyme induction (numerous drug interactions)

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