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Zeena 750mg Tablet

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Zeena 750mg Tablet

Zeena 750mg Tablet is prescribed along with other tuberculosis medications Its primary function is to eliminate the bacteria causing tuberculosis It is essential to follow the prescribed dose and duration as recommended by your doctor You may take this medication with or without food but it is preferable to take it at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose It is crucial not to skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better Discontinuing the medication prematurely can result in treatment failure and increase the risk of side effects Notify your doctor of any changes in your weight as the dosage of this medicine is dependent on overall body weight Any fluctuations in weight may require adjustment of the dosage If you happen to miss a dose take it as soon as possible However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule It is important not to double the dose to compensate for the missed one as it may intensify the side effects Contact your doctor if you observe any signs of jaundice such as yellowing of the eyes or skin dark urine stomach pain or joint pain This medication may also cause side effects like hepatitis viral infection of the liver increased liver enzymes and joint pain Immediate medical attention is required in such cases and your doctor may need to adjust the dosage accordingly While using this medication your doctor may monitor your liver function It is advisable to refrain from consuming alcohol as it can have additional detrimental effects on your liver Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medication

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Does pyrazinamide cause hepatitis?

Many cases of pyrazinamide hepatotoxicity are severe and prolonged, and fatal instances have occurred. Pyrazinamide has not been linked to chronic hepatitis or vanishing bile duct syndrome. There is no cross reactivity of the hepatic injury with other currently available antituberculosis agents.

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Is Pyrazide bactericidal?

Pyrazide 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

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How does Zypra cause hyperuricemia and gout?

Following oral intake of Zypra, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Zypra). 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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How does Ultimide cause hyperuricemia and gout?

Following oral intake of Ultimide, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Ultimide). 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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