pyrazinamide
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Treats tuberculosis
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pyrazinamide is one of the first choice treatments used together with other drugs for tuberculosis.
Quick facts about pyrazinamide
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Generic only
Upsides
- pyrazinamide along with other medications effectively treats tuberculosis.
- Take pyrazinamide either once a day or a couple times a week.
- Although not tested, this medicine is as safe for children as it is for adults.
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Downsides
- Have to take pyrazinamide with other medicines in order to be effective against tuberculosis.
- Can cause liver problems that may require stopping the medicine.
- Can interfere with some lab tests.
- Even though pyrazinamide is a generic, it is still relatively expensive.
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pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that targets bacteria that cause tuberculosis. It is not known how it exactly works.
Quick facts about pyrazinamide
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Generic only
Used for
- Tuberculosis treatment
Dosage forms
- Pill
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See more prices and coupons in your areaWhat to expect when you take pyrazinamide for Treats tuberculosis
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- Possible side effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mild joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Gout
- Liver problems
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Risks and Warnings for pyrazinamide
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pyrazinamide can cause liver problems. If you experience any of these signs of liver problems: fever, appetite loss, extreme fatigue, dark urine, light stools, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting, stomach pain. Let your doctor know immediately.
Common concerns from people taking pyrazinamide
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- Take pyrazinamide with or without food.
Kidneys and liver
- pyrazinamide can cause liver problems. If you experience any of these signs of liver problems: fever, appetite loss, extreme fatigue, dark urine, light stools, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting, stomach pain. Let your doctor know immediately.
- pyrazinamide can cause liver problems; make sure you are having your liver function checked regularly.
- Can cause liver problems that may require stopping the medicine.