This document provides information on rifamycins, a class of antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and mycobacterium avium complex. It discusses that rifamycins are naturally produced by Streptomyces mediterranei, are bactericidal, and are particularly effective against mycobacteria. It also describes the classification, mechanisms of action inhibiting bacterial RNA polymerase, antimicrobial spectrum, pharmacokinetics of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and clinical uses of rifamycins.