Brand Name

Pyrazinamide

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FDA approval date: July 27, 2020
Classification: Antimycobacterial
Form: Tablet

What is Pyrazinamide?

Pyrazinamide is indicated for the initial treatment of active tuberculosis in adults and children when combined with other antituberculous agents. It is also indicated after treatment failure with other primary drugs in any form of active tuberculosis. Pyrazinamide should only be used in conjunction with other effective antituberculous agents. *See recommendations of Center for Disease Control and American Thoracic Society for complete regimen and dosage recommendations. 4.

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