Pyrazinamide: how to take it safely
Zinamide, PZA
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats tuberculosis (TB), alongside other medicines.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it every day and finish the full course.
When to take it
Take it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Missing doses or stopping early. This can lead to drug-resistant TB.
- Alcohol.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take.
- Tell your doctor if you have gout or liver problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, joint pain, loss of appetite.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, severe joint pain or swelling: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.