PYRAZINAMIDE INDUCED ACUTE GOUTY ARTHRITIS

Abstract

A typical case of pyrazinamide induced acute gouty arthritis in a tuberculous patient with antitubercular therapy including pyrazinamide was reported. It highlights the need of awareness among physicians about the potentially morbid complications of pyrazinamide. The other antitubercular drug like ethambutol may also cause increase in serum uric acid. Key Words: Gout, Pyrazinamide.