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Pyzina 750 Tablet
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Product introduction
Pyzina 750 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.
It is an antibiotic.
It is an antibiotic.
Uses of Pyzina Tablet
Benefits of Pyzina Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Pyzina 750 Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Pyzina Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pyzina
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Joint pain
How to use Pyzina Tablet
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. Pyzina 750 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pyzina Tablet works
Pyzina 750 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pyzina 750 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pyzina 750 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pyzina 750 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pyzina 750 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pyzina 750 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyzina 750 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.
Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Pyzina 750 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pyzina 750 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
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Quick tips
- Pyzina 750 Tablet along with other medications effectively treats tuberculosis.
- Do not to forget a dose, as this increases the risk of the bacteria becoming resistant to the medicine, and also increases the risk of getting side effects.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Pyzina 750 Tablet as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Pyzina 750 Tablet as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nicotinic acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycobacterial fatty acid synthase
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Pyzina 750 Tablet
Once A Day
61%
Twice A Day
36%
Thrice A Day
2%
What are you using Pyzina Tablet for?
Tuberculosis *
50%
Others
50%
*Tuberculosis (TB)
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Excellent
28%
Poor
28%
What were the side-effects while using Pyzina 750 Tablet?
Joint pain
60%
No Side Effec*
20%
Increased liv*
20%
*No Side Effect, Increased liver enzymes
How do you take Pyzina Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Pyzina 750 Tablet on price
Expensive
56%
Average
44%
FAQs
What is Pyzina 750 Tablet and what is it used for?
Pyzina 750 Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used in combination with other antibiotics in the treatment of tuberculosis
Is Pyzina 750 Tablet bactericidal?
Pyzina 750 Tablet is both a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal antibiotic. It stops the growth of bacteria (bacteriostatic) in certain cases and kills (bactericidal) the tuberculosis causing bacteria in other cases
How does Pyzina 750 Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?
Pyzina 750 Tablet kills or stops growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The exact mechanism of action for Pyzina 750 Tablet is not known
How does Pyzina 750 Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?
Following oral intake of Pyzina 750 Tablet, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Pyzina 750 Tablet). Pyrazinoic acid blocks the excretion of urates (salt form of uric acid) by the kidneys. This causes an increase in blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia). Excess uric acid accumulation between joints causes pain, swelling, redness and stiffness in joints (gout).
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Antimycobacterial Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 827.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1171-72.
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