Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Pyrazinamide
Drug Class
General
Chemical Class
Amidopyrazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J04AK01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Pyrazid?
Uses
Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Pyrazinamide is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children. Pyrazinamide ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Amidopyrazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antituberculous Drugs pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Amidopyrazine. It belongs to Antimycobacterial agent pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antituberculous Drugs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Pyrazinamide is 123.10. Its pKa is 0.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 35 mg/ kg — As recommended.
Daily in 3-4 div.doses. Maximum dose: 3 g/24hr. Usually given during 1st 2 months of therapy.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for l
3
Child · Oral
5 mg/kg — 6 hourly
For Paeds of All Ages
Important Warnings
History of gout or diabetes, perform frequently liver function tests and blood uric acid determinations
withdraw treatment if liver damage or hyperuricaemia accompanied by acute gouty arthritis occurs
Renal and hepatic function should be checked before treatment
Side Effects
Anorexiaarthralgiadysuriafeverflushing (in adults)hepatomegalyhepatotoxicityjaundiceliver failurenauseaphotosensitivityrashsideroblastic anaemiasplenomegalythrombocytopenia
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
sulfinpyrazone
oral typhoid vaccine.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, use only if potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 264.36
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 50 · approved 22 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 50Rs 264.36
Should you consider an alternative?
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