Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Second line of drug in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic damage.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

HIV positive patients.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Anorexia, abdominal discomfort, loose motion and minor rashes, a mild anaemia. Hepatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, bone marrow depression.

Drug Category/Class

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