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| ri·fam·pin [ ri fámpin ] or ri·fam·pi·cin [ ri fámpissin ] |
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antibiotic: a semisynthetic derivative of rifamycin that works by interfering with RNA synthesis in the infecting bacteria Use: treatment of bacterial infections, especially tuberculosis
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| [Mid-20th century. Blend of rifamycin + piperazine] |
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