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ri·fam·pin (r

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n) also ri·fam·pi·cin (-p

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A semisynthetic antibiotic derived from a form of rifamycin that interferes with the synthesis of RNA and is used to treat bacterial and viral diseases.

[Blend of rifam(yc)in and p(iperazine).]

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Noun

rifampin - an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis

Rifadin, Rimactane

antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

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