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