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Can rifampicin cause serious liver injury?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Rifampicin can cause serious liver injury, including fatal cases, especially with other anti-tuberculosis drugs, beginning within days to months of treatment initiation and potentially progressing to acute liver failure requiring transplantation.

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Rifadin For Infusion 600mgSANOFI · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 32Document updated 10 June 2026

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