Aconiazide
Aconiazide
Aconiazide (pronounced: a-co-ni-a-zide) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is an isoniazid derivative and is often used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Etymology
The term "Aconiazide" is derived from the prefix "Aco-", which is a common prefix in pharmaceutical nomenclature, and "-niazide", which is a suffix used in the naming of isoniazid derivatives.
Usage
Aconiazide is used in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, including pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It is often used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs such as rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.
Side Effects
Like other isoniazid derivatives, Aconiazide can cause a number of side effects. These include hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, and hypersensitivity reactions.
Related Terms
- Isoniazid: A first-line anti-tuberculosis medication that is one of the most effective tuberculosis treatment drugs.
- Rifampicin: Another first-line anti-tuberculosis medication that is often used in combination with isoniazid.
- Pyrazinamide: An anti-tuberculosis medication that is used in the initial phase of tuberculosis treatment.
- Ethambutol: An anti-tuberculosis medication that is used in the initial phase of tuberculosis treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aconiazide
- Wikipedia's article - Aconiazide
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