Also known as: PZA; Pyrazine-2-carboxamide; Tebrazid (brand)
Pyrazinamide is a critical first-line antitubercular drug used in the treatment of active tuberculosis. Mediocon Inc manufactures this high-purity API at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is a prodrug that is converted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the active form pyrazinoic acid, which disrupts bacterial membrane energy metabolism.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-96-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H5N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 123.11 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Antitubercular / Antimycobacterial |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PYZ/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |