Pyrazinamide (Systemic)

Brand Names : pms-Pyrazinamide, Tebrazid

Category

• Antibacterial, antimycobacterial

Description

Pyrazinamide (peer-a-ZIN-a-mide) belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is used, along with other medicines, to treat tuberculosis (TB).

To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) infection completely, you must keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses.

Pyrazinamide is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

• pms-Pyrazinamide
• Tebrazid

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.