Pyramid 750mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zenlabs Ethica Ltd
Salt Composition
Pyrazinamide (750mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pyramid 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Pyramid 750mg Tablet is given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It acts by killing the causative bacteria. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day to avoid a missed dose. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Please let your doctor know about any changes in your weight as the dose of this medicine depends on the overall body weight of a person. Any changes in weight might need dose modification. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice i.e. yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain or joint pain. You may also develop hepatitis, increased liver enzymes, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor as these side effects require medical attention and might need dose modification. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol as this may have additional adverse effects on the liver. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Directions for Use
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. Pyramid 750mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Pyramid 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.
Quick Tips
Pyramid 750mg Tablet along with other medications effectively treats tuberculosis. Do not 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 Pyramid 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 Pyramid 750mg Tablet as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pyramid 750mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Pyramid 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication used in combination with other antibiotics to treat tuberculosis.
Is Pyramid 750mg Tablet bactericidal?
Pyramid 750mg Tablet exhibits both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties, meaning it can either stop the growth of bacteria or kill the tuberculosis-causing bacteria, depending on the specific circumstances.
How does Pyramid 750mg Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?
Pyramid 750mg Tablet is effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, although the exact mechanism of action is not fully understood.
How does Pyramid 750mg Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?
After oral administration, Pyramid 750mg Tablet is converted into pyrazinoic acid, its active form, which inhibits the excretion of urates by the kidneys, leading to increased blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia). This excess uric acid accumulation can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness in joints (gout).
