PZA-Ciba 500mg tablet

Name: PZA-Ciba 500mg
Brand: Novartis
SKU: NOVPZA880
Price: 4 PKR
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Brand: Novartis

Prescription Required

Tuberculosis

PZA-Ciba 500mg tablet is composed of Pyrazinamide

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Tuberculosis

Indications

This medicine is used in the management of infections caused by threadworm, and roundworm.

Side Effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience allergic reactions. If you experience this for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Lactation

This medicine should not be used by breastfeeding mothers.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with neurological disturbances.

Contraindications

This medicine should not be used in epileptic patients (mental disorder).

FAQS

Indications:

This medication is used as an adjunct in treating tuberculosis, infection of the lungs. It cannot be used to treat viral infections such as flu and common cold.

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Side Effects:

You may experience hepatic (liver reactions) hepatitis (liver infection), anemia, joint pain, anorexia, gastrointestinal disturbances, fever, weight loss, and increased sun sensitivity.

Precautions:

Please avoid doing work that requires alertness, such as driving, immediately after taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness. The patients with history of gout or diabetes, renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment should be cautious.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

How long should I take this medicine for?

Please complete the entire course of this medicine to prevent recurrence of infection.

Administration:

It is mostly taken orally. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Contraindications:

The patients with liver disease, increased uric acid levels, gouty arthritis (disorder of the joints) and sun-sensitivity should avoid use of this medicine.

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