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Pyrazinamide
Aka: Pyrazinamide- Dosing
- Adult: 1.5-2.5 grams PO qd
- Pediatric: 15-30 mg/kg/day (Max 2g/day)
- Adverse Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Arthralgias
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Rash
- Hyperuricemia
- Monitoring
- Baseline
- Periodic testing
- Liver Function Tests repeated 1-2 times monthly if risks for hepatotoxicity
- Serum Uric Acid if symptoms related to gout