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rifampicin
/ rɪˈfæmpɪn, rɪˈfæmpɪsɪn /
noun
a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, meningitis, and leprosy
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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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One of the tested drugs was rifampicin, an antibiotic well known for inducing a strong response from P450 proteins.
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They found elevated levels of two proteins in mouse plasma EVs that have human counterparts, a response to daily rifampicin dosages.
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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.
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After four days, rifampicin was added to that person’s regimen.
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