Rifapentine

In the US, Rifapentine (rifapentine systemic) is a member of the drug class rifamycin derivatives and is used to treat Tuberculosis, Active.

US matches:

• Rifapentine

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

J04AB05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0061379-65-5

Chemical Formula

C47-H64-N4-O12

Molecular Weight

877

Therapeutic Categories

Antibacterial

Antitubercular agent

Chemical Name

Rifamycin, 3-[[4-cyclopentyl-1-piperazinyl)imino]methyl]-

Foreign Names

• Rifapentinum (Latin)
• Rifapentin (German)
• Rifapentine (French)
• Rifapentina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Rifapentina (OS: DCIT)
• Rifapentine (OS: USAN, BAN)
• DL 473 (IS)
• DL 473-IT (IS)
• L 11473 (IS)
• MDL 473 (IS)
• R 773 (IS)

Brand Name

• Priftin
  Sanofi-Aventis, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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