Rifampin

Rifampin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, meaning it is effective against a wide range of bacteria. It belongs to a class of drugs known as rifamycins.Rifampin is primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It is one of the key antibiotics in the standard multidrug regimen for TB treatment. Rifampin is highly effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB.