Pyzina 500mg

Description of the drug

Pyrazinamide is the active ingredient present in Pyzina 500mg. It is mainly used for treating tuberculosis (TB). You can buy Pyzina 500mg online also.

Indications and Usage

Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic medicine that is primarily used for the treatment of TB (tuberculosis). It may also be used for other purposes as well.

Dosage and Administration

-Recommended dose:

The recommended dose will be fixed by your doctor after examining you thoroughly.

-Method of Administration:

The medicine needs to be taken by mouth with a glass full of water. It should preferably be taken 1 hour before the meal or 2 hours after meal.

-Missed dose:

The dose of the medicine should not be missed. Try taking the medicine at the same time everyday so that chance of forgetting it is minimized. If you still miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the medicine and continue with your original schedule if the time to the next dose is very near.

-Overdose:

  In case of overdose it is essential to get medical attention as soon as possible.

Forms and Strengths:

• Form: Tablet
• Strength: 500 mg

Contraindications

The medicine is contraindicated in people who have an allergy to the ingredients.

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor in case you are suffering from epilepsy, diabetes, HIV infection, gout, kidney or liver disease, alcoholism, malnutrition, any allergy or any other medical condition.

• It is an FDA pregnancy category C drug. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, in advance before he prescribes the medicine to you.
• The medication can also pass into breast milk. Hence inform your doctor if you are breast feeding your baby.
• One must complete the full course of the medication else there is chance of getting a drug resistant infection which will be difficult to treat with any common antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor about the medicines that you are taking currently so that there is no drug interaction.

Side effects

Some common side effects of the medication include:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Yellow skin
• Dark urine
• Painful urination
• Swollen joints
• Worsening gout

If the above side effects worsen then you must consult your doctor immediately. There may be other side effects also. If you experience any other discomfort you must pay a visit to the doctor before the condition worsens.

Drug Interactions

There are several drugs which may interact with the medicine. Such medicines when taken along with Pyrazinamide can reduce its effect. Hence it is wise to get a complete list of medicines that may interact with Pyrazinamide from the doctor to avoid any side effects. You must also reveal all the medicines that you are taking currently.

Ingredients:

The medicine contains the active ingredient Pyrazinamide. The drug prevents the growth and further development of certain bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

Storage information

The medicines must be stored at a cool and clean place away from dirt, moisture and also out of the reach of children and pets.

Manufacturer:

It is manufactured by Lupin.