Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.
Synonyms
Isoniazida
Isonicotinic acid hydrazide
Isonicotinoylhydrazide
Isonicotinsäurehydrazid
INH
Isoniazid
Isonicotinylhydrazine
Isonicotinohydrazide
4-pyridinecarbohydrazide
Isonicotinic hydrazide
Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid hydrazide
Brand Names
Isoniazid Syrup 50mg/5ml
Isotamine B 300
Isoniazid Tab 50mg
Rifater
Isoniazid Tab 300mg
PMS-isoniazid
Pdp-isoniazid
Isoniazid 300 mg
Isoniazid
Rifamate
Isotamine
Isoniazid Tab 100mg
IsonaRif
Dom-isoniazid 300mg Tablets
Isoniazide 100mg Tablets
Indication
Isoniazid is used for the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis in which organisms are susceptible. It is also used in combination with rifampin and pyrazinamide.[L45369]
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