About Pyrazinamide
            
            Class: | Antitubercular agent  
Use: | Treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) in combination with other antitubercular agents  
Adult dose: | 25 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 2 g) once daily for the first two months of treatment, followed by 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1.5 g) once daily for the continuation phase  
Pediatric dose: | 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1 g) once daily for the first two months of treatment, followed by 10 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 500 mg) once daily for the continuation phas
         
        
            
                
                
                    
                        Drug Class
                    
                    Antitubercular agent
                 
                
                
                    
                        Uses & Indications
                    
                    Treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) in combination with other antitubercular agents
                 
                
                
                    
                        Storage Requirements
                    
                    Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F) in a tightly closed container, protected from moisture and light
                 
                
                
                    
                        Manufacturer & Packaging
                    
                    
                        Manufacturer: Sterop Laboratories, BELGIUM
                    
                    
                    Package Size
                    100s
                    
                    
                    Price & Supplier
                    
                        Price in UAE: AED 40.00
                    
                    
                 
             
            
                
                
                    
                        Dosage Information
                    
                    
                        Adult Dose
                    
                    
                        25 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 2 g) once daily for the first two months of treatment, followed by 15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1.5 g) once daily for the continuation phase
                    
                    
                        Pediatric Dose
                    
                    
                        15 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 1 g) once daily for the first two months of treatment, followed by 10 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 500 mg) once daily for the continuation phase
                    
                 
                
                
                    
                        Side Effects
                    
                    Hepatotoxicity, hyperuricemia, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting), rash, and arthralgia
                 
             
         
        
        
            
                Contraindications & Precautions
            
            Severe hepatic impairment, acute gout, hypersensitivity to pyrazinamide or any component of the formulation
         
        
        
            
                Important Warnings
            
            Monitor liver function tests regularly; use caution in patients with pre-existing liver disease or gout; may cause increased uric acid levels; not recommended during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
            
                Medical Disclaimer
            
            
                This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. 
                Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. 
                The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated 
                to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.