Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.
Synonyms
4-pyridinecarbohydrazide
Isonicotinylhydrazine
Isonicotinic acid hydrazide
Isoniazid
Isonicotinoylhydrazide
INH
Isoniazida
Isonicotinsäurehydrazid
Pyridine-4-carboxylic acid hydrazide
Isonicotinic hydrazide
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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