Concentrations of rifampicin in pre-dose samples in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

Rifampicin is used in both phases of treatment for tuberculosis. In chronic use, the short half-life and the self-induction of metabolism can decrease the levels of the drug below the minimal inhibitory concentration. The aim of the study was to investigate whether plasma concentrations of rifampici...

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Main Authors: Breno Kristoffer Beleza Uchoa, Carlos Augusto Abreu Albério, Ana Carla Godinho Pinto, Stefania de Medeiros Araujo Lucena, José Luiz Fernandes Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867019300686