Question 1

What is Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used in combination with other antibiotics in the treatment of tuberculosis

Question 2

Is Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet bactericidal?

Accepted Answer

Pza Ciba 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

Question 3

How does Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet kills or stops growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The exact mechanism of action for Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet is not known

Question 4

How does Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?

Accepted Answer

Following oral intake of Pza Ciba 750mg Tablet, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Pza Ciba 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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