Mechanism of Action of Rifampicin
Introduction Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is a bactericidal antibiotic primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. It belongs to the rifamycin class and acts by inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis. Rifampicin is an essential first-line antitubercular drug and is also used in prophylaxis against meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae infections. Mechanism of … Read more