Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
61379-65-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Rifapentine is a long-acting semisynthetic macrocyclic antibiotic derived from rifamycin, primarily utilized in tuberculosis therapy. Its core synthesis involves fermentation followed by chemical modification to enhance half-life. Molecular Formula: C45H61N5O12; CAS No.: 80764-99-2.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to rifamycins. Requires strict adherence to storage conditions below 25°C in dry environments. Clinical use necessitates monitoring for hepatotoxicity and potential drug-drug interactions via CYP450 induction.