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