1. All Products
  2. SAST - Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Items
  3. RIFAMPICIN, powder, 1 g [Sigma-R3501-1G]
Public Pricelist

RIFAMPICIN, powder, 1 g [Sigma-R3501-1G]

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/18845
STD SASTAPWDRIF1

Valid Article

Former Code(s): SLASRIFA1P-
Single use
A single-use device, also referred to as a disposable device, is intended for use on one patient during a single procedure. It is not intended to be reprocessed (i.e., cleaned and disinfected or sterilized).
W0104010699 - Media for mycobacteria cultures - manual & automated (for ast drugs , supplements) - other
European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) is the nomenclature of use by manufacturers when registering their medical devices in the EUDAMED database. EMDN is characterised by its alphanumeric structure that is established in a seven-level hierarchical tree.
P
The order of this product needs to be justified and is only acceptable under certain conditions.
FSRT
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
SC subscriptions: included in supply or field tools
OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)

This combination does not exist.

Add article to list

   
Create Cancel

Add Kit To Wishlist

   
Create Cancel

RIFAMPICIN

Reserved for TB culture programmes.

Definition

Antimycobacterial used for drug susceptibility testing of M. tuberculosis complex.

Synonym: 3-(4-Methylpiperazinyliminomethyl)rifamycin SV, Rifampin, Rifamycin AMP.

Synonym

3-(4-Methylpiperazinyliminomethyl)rifampicin SV, Rifampicin AMP

Specifications

Some restricted information has been hidden. Sign in to see this information

Technical specifications

  • Crystalline red powder
  • Easily soluble in methyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxyde and chloroform, soluble in ethyl acetate and in methanol. Slightly soluble in water (pH less than 6)
  • Formula: C43H58N4O12
  • Purity: 97%
  • Molecular weight: 822.94 g/mol

Packaging & Labelling

1 g or 5 g in glass vial

Transport not regulated

Instructions for use

For the procedure of stock solution and working solution preparations, refer to Tuberculosis Culture Laboratory, MSF-ITM, 2014.

Storage

  • Recommended storage temperature -20°C
  • Store in tight, light-resistant container

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)

Waste management

Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.

Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).

Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008

  • Acute toxicity, Category 4, H302
Image

Signal Word

Warning

H302Harmful if swallowed
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P264Wash … thoroughly after handling
P301 + P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel
P501Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations

MSF requirements

Rifampicin is the key antibiotic of the first line drugs used against M. tuberculosis complex. The test is performed to investigate resistance of the mycobacterium to this antibiotic. The drug solution is added to agar or egg-based media during preparation.

Some restricted information has been hidden. Sign in to see this information
Some restricted information has been hidden. Sign in to see this information