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Pzide 500mg Tablet

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Benefits

Tuberculosis (TB)Tuberculosis (TB)

In Tuberculosis (TB)Pzide 500mg 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.In Tuberculosis (TB)Pzide 500mg 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

Side effects of Pzide Tablet The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Pzide Jaundice Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)Increased liver enzymes Joint painSide effects of Pzide Tablet The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Pzide Jaundice Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)Increased liver enzymes Joint pain

How to use

How to use Pzide Tablet Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pzide 500mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.How to use Pzide Tablet Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pzide 500mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.

How it works

How Pzide Tablet works Pzide 500mg 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.How Pzide Tablet works Pzide 500mg 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.

Alcohol

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pzide 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pzide 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Pzide 500mg 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. Doctor consultation is advised.Pzide 500mg 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Pzide 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Pzide 500mg 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

It is not known whether Pzide 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.It is not known whether Pzide 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Pzide 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pzide 500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.Pzide 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pzide 500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.

Liver

Pzide 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pzide 500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.Pzide 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pzide 500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.

What if I forget to take it?

If you miss a dose of Pzide 500mg Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.If you miss a dose of Pzide 500mg Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Zydus Tower Satellite Cross Road Ahmadabad - 380015

Frequently asked questions

Pzide 500mg Tablet is both bacteriostatic and bactericidal; it can inhibit bacterial growth in some cases and kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria in others.
Pzide 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in combination with other antibiotics to treat tuberculosis.
Pzide 500mg Tablet targets the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) by either killing it or inhibiting its growth, though its exact mechanism of action is not fully understood.
After oral intake, Pzide 500mg Tablet converts to pyrazinoic acid, which inhibits urate excretion by the kidneys, resulting in increased blood uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) and potential gout symptoms like joint pain and swelling.

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References

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