Pyrazinamide

Pyrazinamide treats tuberculosis. It is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis.

Pyrazinamide Overview

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Pyrazinamide is a prescription medication used to treat active tuberculosis. Pyrazinamide belongs to a group of drugs calledantituberculous agents. These work by stopping the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB).  

This medication comes in as a tablet form and is taken once a day with or without food. Pyrazinamide can also taken twice a week at a higher dose.

Common side effects of pyrazinamide include upset stomach, joint and muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.

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  • Mycobacterium Infections
  • Tuberculosis

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Pyrazinamide Cautionary Labels

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Uses of Pyrazinamide

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Pyrazinamide is a prescription medication used with other medications to treat active tuberculosis.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.  

Pyrazinamide Brand Names

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Pyrazinamide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Pyrazinamide Drug Class

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Pyrazinamide is part of the drug class: