Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.
Synonyms
Isoniazid
Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid hydrazide
4-pyridinecarbohydrazide
Isonicotinic hydrazide
Isonicotinic acid hydrazide
Isonicotinsäurehydrazid
Isoniazida
Isonicotinoylhydrazide
INH
Isonicotinylhydrazine
Isonicotinohydrazide
Brand Names
Pdp-isoniazid
Isotamine
PMS-isoniazid
Isoniazid 300 mg
IsonaRif
Isoniazid Syrup 50mg/5ml
Isoniazid Tab 50mg
Dom-isoniazid 300mg Tablets
Isoniazid Tab 300mg
Isoniazide 100mg Tablets
Rifamate
Isotamine B 300
Isoniazid
Rifater
Isoniazid Tab 100mg
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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