Pyrazid 500mg Tablet

Pyrazid 500mg Tablet is a tablet made by Schazoo Laboratories Ltd that contains Pyrazinamide 500mg, a first-line anti-tuberculosis medicine. It is used for tuberculosis and tuberculous meningitis. Pack size: 50 tablets.

Uses of Pyrazid 500mg Tablet

Pyrazid 500mg Tablet is used in the first phase of tuberculosis (TB) treatment, together with other anti-TB medicines such as isoniazid, rifampicin and ethambutol. Including it in the early phase helps kill TB bacteria faster, which allows the total length of treatment to be shorter. It is never used on its own, as TB bacteria quickly become resistant to a single medicine.

How Pyrazid 500mg Tablet works

Pyrazinamide is converted inside TB bacteria into pyrazinoic acid, which builds up and disrupts their energy supply and other vital functions. It is particularly good at killing slow-growing bacteria in acidic areas of the body, such as inside inflamed tissue, where other medicines work less well.

Possible side effects

While taking Pyrazid 500mg Tablet, you may experience:

• Joint pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Raised uric acid levels
• Rash or itching
• Sensitivity to sunlight

Stop and contact your doctor immediately if you develop yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, persistent vomiting, severe tiredness, or a hot, painful, swollen joint, which may be gout.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it every day exactly as prescribed with your other TB medicines, and do not stop early, as this can lead to drug-resistant TB.
• Your doctor will check your liver function and may check your uric acid levels during treatment.
• Avoid alcohol, as it increases the risk of liver damage.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gout, diabetes, kidney disease or porphyria.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor, who will choose the most suitable TB regimen.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Pyrazid 500mg Tablet online in Pakistan

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.