<unk> , also known as<unk> nicotinic acid hydrazide <unk> , is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis. For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol. For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself. It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi. It is usually taken by mouth but may be used by injection into muscle. Common side effect include increased blood levels of liver enzymes and numbness in the hands and feet. Serious side effects may include liver inflammation and acute liver failure. It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe for the baby. Use during breastfeeding is likely safe. Pyridoxine may be given to reduce the risk of side effects.<unk>  works in part by disrupting the formation of the bacteria's cell wall which results in cell death.<unk>  was first made in 1952. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. The World Health Organization classifies<unk>  as critically important for human medicine.<unk>  is available as a generic medication.
Isoniazid
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide
Safinamide
Ipriflavone
Pingyangmycin
Oxepanoprolinamide
Miproxifene