Ingredient

Pyrazinamide

Pyrazinamide is an anti-tuberculosis drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M040746

What does it do?

Pyrazinamide is a drug in the anti-tuberculosis category used to treat tuberculosis bacteria. It is primarily used to suppress and treat tuberculosis infections. This ingredient helps to inhibit the proliferation of tuberculosis bacteria, slowing the progression of the disease.

Pyrazinamide is converted to its active form in the body, interfering with the energy production of tuberculosis bacteria. This helps to inhibit the survival and proliferation of the bacteria. As a result, it reduces the spread of tuberculosis infections and increases the treatment effectiveness.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Pyrazinamide is characterized by being used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs to enhance treatment efficacy. It is particularly distinguished by its action targeting specific metabolic pathways of the tuberculosis bacteria. This role is important in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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