In medicine, a cohort study is often undertaken to obtain evidence to try to refute the existence of a suspected association between cause and effect; failure to refute a hypothesis often strengthens confidence in it.
Rifampin (Rifadin Â®) is a prescription antibiotic that comes in oral (taken by mouth) and injectable forms. Oral rifampin is approved for the following uses: 1  To treat tuberculosis, usually along with other tuberculosis medications.
Propafenone is used to treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and to maintain a normal heart rate. Propafenone is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by acting on the heart muscle to improve the heart's rhythm.