Alkali Scientific Rifampicin, 250 Milligrams
Rifampicin is an antibiotic widely used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis and leprosy. The 250 mg powder form is primarily used for preparing stock solutions or dosing in clinical and laboratory settings. Rifampicin works by inhibiting bacterial RNA polymerase, preventing the transcription process, and thereby stopping bacterial replication. It is effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it an essential tool in infectious disease management. Rifampicin is also used in research to study the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and to investigate bacterial gene expression.