Pyrazinamide : How to Use - pms-Pyrazinamide, Tebrazid

Pyrazinamide - Systemic

Brand Names

pms-Pyrazinamide, Tebrazid Pyrazinamide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To help clear up your TB completely, it is important that you keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few weeks It is important that you do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of pyrazinamide will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pyrazinamide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For tuberculosis - TB:
  - Adults and children Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 15 to 30 milligrams - mg of pyrazinamide per kilogram - kg - 6.8 to 13.6 mg per pound of body weight once a day; or 50 to 70 mg per kg - 22.7 to 31.8 mg per pound two times a week or three times a week, depending on the schedule your family doctor chooses for you. This drug must be taken along with other medication using to treat TB.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.