Which of the following statements regarding pyrazinamide is FALSE?
(Ref: Katzung 10/e p775) Pyrazinamide is a first line antitubercular drug that can cause hyperuricemia and hepatotoxicity. Non gouty rhthralgia is vey common adverse effect of this drug. Hyperuricemia per se is not the indication for discontinuation of pyrazinamide.
One should discontinue treatment if hyperuricemia occurs
There is minimal cross resistance with INH
Polyahralgia is a common side effect
It can cause hepatotoxicity
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