ISONICOTONIC ACID

ISONICOTONIC ACID

Product code: RXSOL-60-6604-750

ISONICOTONIC ACID

ISONIAZID. Isoniazid is the hydrazide of isonicotinic acid. It is used to treat tuberculosis and HIV infection. Its therapeutic value results from its ability to block the synthesis of mycolic acids, which are components of the mycobacterial cell wall.

Application

Isonicotinic acid or pyridine-4-carboxylic acid is an organic compound with the formula C₅H₄N. It is a derivative of pyridine with a carboxylic acid substituent at the 4-position.

Dosage

Isoniazid is the hydrazide of isonicotinic acid. It is a first-line drug for treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.