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