PYRAZINMIDE

• Activity: M. tuberculosis

• Mode of action: Unknown

• Metabolism: Hepatic metabolism (PZA deamidase)

• Dose and Administration: Oral; 25-30mg/kg daily

• Absorption: Rapid and complete within 2 hours

• Toxicity: Hyperuricemia - gout; hepatoxicity

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