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rifampicin

/ rɪˈfæmpɪn; rɪˈfæmpɪsɪn /

noun

  1. a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, meningitis, and leprosy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rifampicin1

C20: from rifam ( y ) cin , from Rififi , nickname of the original culture + -mycin + inserted pi ( perazine )
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Example Sentences

One of the tested drugs was rifampicin, an antibiotic well known for inducing a strong response from P450 proteins.

They found elevated levels of two proteins in mouse plasma EVs that have human counterparts, a response to daily rifampicin dosages.

It is already known that rifampicin, a widely prescribed antibiotic, can interfere with CBD metabolism.

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And the combination of rifampicin and daptomycin was not any more effective than the single agent.

After four days, rifampicin was added to that person’s regimen.

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