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