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Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

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Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin Uses

Isoniazid+Pyrazinamide+Rifampicin is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

How Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin works

Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin is a combination of three medicines: Isoniazid , Pyrazinamide and Rifampicin which treat tuberculosis. Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering while Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by these bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Pyrazinamide , on the other hand works by slowing the growth of these bacteria.

Common side effects of Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

Nausea, Vomiting, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Lethargy, Low blood platelets, Thrombocytopenic purpura, Cutaneous reactions
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Expert advice for Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

  • Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin should be taken on an empty stomach but at the same time every day.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin affects you.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
  • Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin may decrease their effectiveness.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

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