Abstract: The invention features methods and compostions for treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Methods for treating bacterial infections in the colon, and colonic disorders caused by bacterial infection, using a poorly absorbable form of Rifalazil, are described. Compositions for oral administration, and colonic delivery, of a non- micro-granulated Rifalazil formulation, are also described. Rifalazil is delivered in a form which is poorly absorbed in the gut after oral dosing, and the vast majority of the orally-dosed Rifalazil is not absorbed in the gut. Accordingly, the antibacterial potency in the colonic flora will be enhanced, while absorption and systemic circulation will be reduced, thus reducing potential adverse events.

Abstract: The invention features an ascending dose regimen for the administration of rifamycin-class antibiotics. The dosing regimen can be used to treat bacterial infections and diseases related to infection.

Abstract: The present invention features rifamycin analogs and methods of using these compounds to treat a variety of microbial infections.

Abstract: The present invention features rifamycin analogs that can be used as therapeutics for treating or preventing a variety of microbial infections. In one form, the analogs are acetylated at the 25-position, as is rifamycin. In another form, the analogs are deacetylated at the 25-position. In yet other forms, benzoxazinorifamycin, benzthiazinorifamycin, and benzdiazinorifamycin analogs are derivatized at various positions of the benzene ring, including 3?-hydroxy analogs, and/or various fused ring systems with the benzene ring at the 4?,5? or 5?,6? positions.

Abstract: The present invention features rifamycin analogs that can be used as therapeutics for treating or preventing a variety of microbial infections. In one form, the analogs are acetylated at the 25-position, as is rifamycin. In another form, the analogs are deacetylated at the 25-position. In yet other forms, benzoxazinorifamycin, benzthiazinorifamycin, and benzdiazinorifamycin analogs are derivatized at various positions of the benzene ring, including 3?-hydroxy analogs, 5?-halo and/or alkoxy analogs, and various 4?- and/or 6?-substituents that incorporate a cyclic amine moiety.