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Pyrazinamide Benefits & Uses

Pyrazinamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Pyrazinamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pyrazinamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pyrazinamide is used -

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis
Increased Liver Enzymes
Hyperuricemia

Mild

Photosensitivity
Rash
Urticaria
Nausea or vomiting
Acne

Pyrazinamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyrazinamide safe for pregnant women?

Pyrazinamide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pyrazinamide without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pyrazinamide safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Pyrazinamide on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Pyrazinamide on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Liver?

Pyrazinamide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Heart?

You can take Pyrazinamide without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pyrazinamide with Other Drugs

Pyrazinamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Methotrexate

Mild

Probenecid

Cyclosporin

Pyrazinamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrazinamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Pyrazinamide

Is this Pyrazinamide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pyrazinamide has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pyrazinamide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pyrazinamide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Pyrazinamide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pyrazinamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyrazinamide

Taking Pyrazinamide with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrazinamide

Taking Pyrazinamide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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