ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PYRAZINAMIDE IN PAKISTANI PATIENTS

Authors

  • Ronaq Zaman
  • Shaukat Ali Orakzai

Abstract

Abstract: The effect of Pyrazinamide on Liver and Kidney function
tests as well as on Serum and Urinary Uric Acid levels was studied
in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. A rise in Serum total
and direct bilirubin, SGOT and SGPT was observed. No significant
rise was observed in alkaline phosphatase concentration. One out
of fifteen patients developed Jaundice.
A rise in Serum Uric Acid, Serum Creatinine concentration
during drug therapy was associated with a fall in Urinary
Excretion of Uric Acid and Creatinine.

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Zaman, R., & Orakzai, S. A. (1988). ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PYRAZINAMIDE IN PAKISTANI PATIENTS. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 1(2), 5–10. Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/index.php/jamc/article/view/4616