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Medicines rifabutinQuestion & answer

rifabutin · Medicine question

How does rifabutin affect tacrolimus trough blood levels?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rifabutin decreases tacrolimus trough blood levels.

Sources for this answer

Mycobutin 150 mg capsulesPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 21Document updated 26 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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