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