Indication
Acute leukemia, Tuberculosis (with other anti-tuberculosis drugs)
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity, Existing liver disease, acute gout or hyperuricaemia. Porphyria, Pregnancy and lactation.
Caution
Diabetes, renal failure, history of gout, children. Monitor liver function and serum uric acid regularly.
Side Effect
Hepatotoxicity. Arthralgias, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, dysuria, fever, elevation of plasma uric acid and acute episodes of gout. Skin rashes.