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What infection is pyrazinamide indicated to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Pyrazinamide is indicated for active tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, only in combination with other antituberculous agents, and is not active against atypical mycobacteria.

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Pyrazinamide 500 mg tabletsMorningside Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 1Document updated 19 June 2025

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