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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyrazinamide safe for pregnant women?

Pyrazinamide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Pyrazinamide safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Pyrazinamide as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Kidneys?

Pyrazinamide is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Liver?

Pyrazinamide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pyrazinamide on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pyrazinamide for 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?

Pyrazinamide is not addictive in nature.

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

Pyrazinamide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

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?

Pyrazinamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pyrazinamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyrazinamide

Taking Pyrazinamide with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrazinamide

Consumption of alcohol and Pyrazinamide together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe