P Zide 500 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Pyrazinamide (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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P Zide 500 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body. P Zide 500 Tablet is given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It acts by killing the causative bacteria. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day to avoid a missed dose. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Please let your doctor know about any changes in your weight as the dose of this medicine depends on the overall body weight of a person. Any changes in weight might need dose modification.
P Zide 500 Tablet is an antitubercular medicine. In the body, it gets converted to pyrazinoic acid. This pyrazinoic acid inhibits fatty acid synthase I (bacterial enzyme) which is essential for bacterial growth. Thus, it works as a bacteriocidal to prohibit their growth and treats tuberculosis.
What is P Zide 500 Tablet and what is it used for?
P Zide 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis, a bacterial infection of the lungs.
Is P Zide 500 Tablet bactericidal?
P Zide 500 Tablet is both bacteriostatic and bactericidal. It can stop bacterial growth (bacteriostatic) in some cases and kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria (bactericidal) in other cases.
How does P Zide 500 Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?
P Zide 500 Tablet kills or stops the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The exact mechanism of action for P Zide 500 Tablet is not fully understood.
How does P Zide 500 Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?
After taking P Zide 500 Tablet, it changes in the body to pyrazinoic acid (the active chemical form of P Zide 500 Tablet). Pyrazinoic acid blocks the kidneys' excretion of urates (salt form of uric acid). This leads to an increase in blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia), which then builds up between joints, causing pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness in the joints (gout).
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. P Zide 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Do not to forget a dose
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
- Use a reliable contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking P Zide 500 Tablet as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking P Zide 500 Tablet as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver
- Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice i.e. yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain or joint pain.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with P Zide 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
P Zide 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
P Zide 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.