Pyrazinamide Uses

Pyrazinamide is used for Tuberculosis(TB)

How Pyrazinamide Works

Pyrazinamide inhibits growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis by decreasing pH level; exhibits bactericidal or bacteriostatic action, depending on blood pyrazinamide level.

Common side effects of Pyrazinamide

Fever, Anorexia, Hepatotoxicity, Nausea, Vomiting, Dysuria, Porphyria, Arthralgia, Gout, Myalgia, Acne, Photosensitivity, Pruritus, Rash, Urticaria

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