Pyrazinamide and Malnutrition - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malnutrition is reported as a side effect among people who take Pyrazinamide (pyrazinamide), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Isoniazid, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malnutrition when taking Pyrazinamide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,019 people who have side effects when taking Pyrazinamide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pyrazinamide?

Pyrazinamide has active ingredients of pyrazinamide. It is often used in tuberculosis. eHealthMe is studying from 10,062 Pyrazinamide users. Check the latest studies of Pyrazinamide.

What is Malnutrition?

Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking) is found to be associated with 1,241 drugs and 1,392 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malnutrition.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

10,019 people reported to have side effects when taking Pyrazinamide.
Among them, 26 people (0.26%) have Malnutrition.

Could Pyrazinamide cause Malnutrition?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Pyrazinamide when they have Malnutrition? *

  • < 1 month: 62.5 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 37.5 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Malnutrition when taking Pyrazinamide? *

  • female: 24 %
  • male: 76 %

What is the age of people who have Malnutrition when taking Pyrazinamide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 9.09 %
  • 20-29: 13.64 %
  • 30-39: 13.64 %
  • 40-49: 31.82 %
  • 50-59: 9.09 %
  • 60+: 22.73 %

What are other drugs people take besides Pyrazinamide? *

  1. Isoniazid: 8 people, 30.77%
  2. Efavirenz: 7 people, 26.92%
  3. Albendazole: 5 people, 19.23%
  4. Emtricitabine: 5 people, 19.23%
  5. Pyridoxine: 5 people, 19.23%
  6. Azithromycin: 4 people, 15.38%
  7. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 3 people, 11.54%
  8. Rifampin: 3 people, 11.54%
  9. Metformin: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Prograf: 2 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Malnutrition? *

  1. Oesophageal Candidiasis (fungal infection of oesophagus): 6 people, 23.08%
  2. Diarrhea: 6 people, 23.08%
  3. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 6 people, 23.08%
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 19.23%
  5. Acute Kidney Failure: 5 people, 19.23%
  6. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 19.23%
  7. Death: 4 people, 15.38%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 15.38%
  9. Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 15.38%
  10. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hiv Infection: 9 people, 34.62%
  2. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 3 people, 11.54%
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 7.69%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.69%
  5. Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 2 people, 7.69%
  6. Pneumonia: 2 people, 7.69%
  7. Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Diabetes: 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Disseminated Tuberculosis: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pyrazinamide (the active ingredients of Pyrazinamide) and Pyrazinamide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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