Mechanism of Action of Rifaximin
Introduction Rifaximin is a poorly absorbed rifamycin antibiotic primarily used for gastrointestinal infections and disorders. It acts locally within the gastrointestinal tract and is commonly prescribed for traveler’s diarrhea, hepatic encephalopathy, and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Rifaximin inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis, leading to suppression of intestinal bacterial growth. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A … Read more