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