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