The Air Force also has significant force structure impacts pending from the 2013 budget request. We reduced the size of the Air Force so we could focus limited resources to ensure that the remaining personnel are as ready and the force structure is as capable as possible.
The display and use of drug information on this site is subject to express terms of use. By continuing to view the drug information, you agree to abide by such terms of use. GENERIC NAME: RIFAMPIN - ORAL (rif-AM-pin) BRAND NAME(S): Rifadin, Rimactane. USES: This medication is a rifamycin antibiotic used to prevent and treat tuberculosis and other infections.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).
BRAND NAME: Xifaxan. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Rifaximin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic used for treating traveler's diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy.It is derived from rifamycin, a naturally occurring chemical produced by a bacterium called Streptomyces mediterranei.ifaximin is active against Escherichia coli bacterial strains that cause traveler's diarrhea, preventing growth of the bacteria by preventing them from manufacturing proteins needed for their replication and survival. By suppressing growth of the bacteria, rifaximin reduces symptoms of traveler's diarrhea.