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Piraldina 750mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Piraldina 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.
It is an antibiotic.
It is an antibiotic.
Uses of Piraldina Tablet
Benefits of Piraldina Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Piraldina 750mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Piraldina Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Piraldina
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Joint pain
How to use Piraldina Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Piraldina 750mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Piraldina Tablet works
Piraldina 750mg Tablet is an antitubercular medicine. In the body, it gets converted to pyrazinoic acid. This pyrazinoic acid inhibits fatty acid synthase I (bacterial enzyme), which is essential for bacterial growth. Thus, it works as a bacteriocidal to prohibit their growth and treats tuberculosis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Piraldina 750mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piraldina 750mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piraldina 750mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Piraldina 750mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Piraldina 750mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piraldina 750mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.
Kidney function tests are advised before you start taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Piraldina 750mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piraldina 750mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
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Quick tips
- Piraldina 750mg Tablet along with other medications effectively treats tuberculosis.
- Do not to forget a dose, as this increases the risk of the bacteria becoming resistant to the medicine, and also increases the risk of getting side effects.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Piraldina 750mg Tablet as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Piraldina 750mg Tablet as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nicotinic acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycobacterial fatty acid synthase
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Piraldina 750mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Piraldina 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used in combination with other antibiotics in the treatment of tuberculosis
Is Piraldina 750mg Tablet bactericidal?
Piraldina 750mg Tablet 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
How does Piraldina 750mg Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?
Piraldina 750mg Tablet kills or stops growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The exact mechanism of action for Piraldina 750mg Tablet is not known
How does Piraldina 750mg Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?
Following oral intake of Piraldina 750mg Tablet, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Piraldina 750mg Tablet). 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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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