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== Methaniazide/Thioacetazone ==

'''Methaniazide/Thioacetazone''' (pronunciation: me-tha-ni-a-zide/thi-o-a-ce-ta-zone) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used primarily in the treatment of [[tuberculosis]]. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "Methaniazide" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a methanamide group. "Thioacetazone" is similarly named for its thioacetamide group.

=== Usage ===

Methaniazide/Thioacetazone is typically used in combination with other [[antitubercular drugs]] to treat tuberculosis. It is particularly effective against [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]], the bacterium that causes the disease.

=== Side Effects ===

Potential side effects of Methaniazide/Thioacetazone include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[skin rash]]. In rare cases, it can cause severe skin reactions and liver damage.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Antitubercular drugs]]: A class of drugs used to treat tuberculosis.
* [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]: The bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
* [[Nausea]]: A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
* [[Vomiting]]: The forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
* [[Skin rash]]: A change of the skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture.

[[Category:Pharmaceutical Drugs]]
[[Category:Tuberculosis]]
[[Category:Medical Dictionary]]

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