Advise patient that this medication has teratogenic properties and may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Counsel patient to use a nonhormonal form of contraception throughout therapy. Emphasize the importance of regular follow-up examinations to monitor progress and to check for side effects. Weight gain Reduced fatigue Sense of well-being in patients with tuberculosis Prevention of meningococcal meningitis. Prevention of Hemophilus influenza type B infection.
Prophylactic course is usually short term.
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