This medication is used as adjuvant for the treatment of infections such as tuberculosis, disease affecting lungs. It cannot be used to treat viral infections such as flu and common cold.
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This medication is indicated in treatment of tuberculosis in conjunction with other anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Contradications
Patients with previous isoniazid associated liver injury or other severe adverse reactions with isoniazid.
Side effects
Peripheral neuropathy (nerves damage outside of brain), nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, fever, skin eruptions, pyridoxine deficiency (Vit B6 deficiency), dry mouth, optic neuritis (inflammed optic nerve), psychosis, hypersenstivity, blood disorders, hepatitis, SLE like syndrome, hyperglycaemia (high levels of sugar in blood), gynaecomastia (males develop breast tissue).
Expert Advice
Indications:
This medication is indicated in treatment of tuberculosis in conjunction with other anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Pregnancy:
No definite data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore; be cautious. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Lactation:
Caution is advised. Consult your doctor before.
Precautions:
Patients with actuve chronic liver impairment or severe kidney dysfunction. Isoniazid crosses the placental barrier and passes into maternal breast milk, observe neonates. History of psychosis, alcoholism, porphyria (liver disorder), diabetes, HIV infection.
Contraindications:
Patients with previous isoniazid associated liver injury or other severe adverse reactions with isoniazid.
Side effects:
Peripheral neuropathy (nerves damage outside of brain), nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, fever, skin eruptions, pyridoxine deficiency (Vit B6 deficiency), dry mouth, optic neuritis (inflammed optic nerve), psychosis, hypersenstivity, blood disorders, hepatitis, SLE like syndrome, hyperglycaemia (high levels of sugar in blood), gynaecomastia (males develop breast tissue).
FAQs
Indications:
Storage:
Please store at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from children, excessive light, and moisture. Do not flush medicines down the toilet. Read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
The effects are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Side Effects:
You may experience upset stomach, elevated liver enzymes, convulsions, dry mouth, skin reactions, increased glucose levels, pyridoxine deficiency, and eye and blood disorders.
Precautions:
The patients with renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) disorders, diabetes, alcoholism, Human Immunodeficiency Virus should be cautious. Pregnant females should be cautious and be monitored for any adverse effects. Please avoid consumption of alcohol during use of this medicine.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken through the mouth. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult a doctor before using this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for children.
Contraindications:
The patients with history of allergic reactions with Isoniazid compounds should avoid use of this medicine.
