Rifabutin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • An Abnormal Stool Color
  • Discoloration Of The Saliva
  • Discolored Sweat
  • Nausea
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Sputum Discoloration
  • Tear Discoloration
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Gas
  • Indigestion
  • Trouble Breathing

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Muscle Inflammation
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pink Eye
  • Seizures
  • Taste Impairment
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Burping
  • Chest Pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Intense Abdominal Pain

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