Products
Monopas®
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Antituberculosis drugInternational name
Aminosalicylic acidDosage form
Coated granulesAntituberculosis drug, a sodium salt of aminosalicylic acid. Aminosalicylate sodium (para-aminosalicylate sodium) has a bacteriostatic effect. It is active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis only. It has a weaker effect as compared to other anti-TB drugs. When used as monotherapy, resistance to aminosalicylic acid emerges quickly.