A thiosemicarbazone that is used in association with other antimycobacterial agents in the initial and continuation phases of antituberculosis regimens. Thiacetazone containing regimens are less effective than the short-course regimen recommended by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and are used in some developing countries to reduce drug costs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p217)
Amithiozone,Ambathizon,Conteben,Parazone,TB I-698,TBI-698,Thiacetazone,Thioacetazon,TB I 698,TB I698,TBI 698,TBI698