Isoniazid is an antibiotic that treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Isoniazid is an antibiotic that treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
This medication is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a serious infection that affects the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body.
Isoniazid is also used with other drugs to treat people with latent (resting or nongrowing) TB including those in close contact with people who have active TB, a positive tuberculin skin test, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and those with pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs with an unknown cause).
Do not use Isoniazid if you are/have:
If any of these apply to you,contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away.
Most common side effects may include:
Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Precautions
Before taking isoniazid, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are/ have:
Interactions
Some medicines may interact with Isoniazid, tell your health care provider all your medications including prescription and non-prescription, especially any of the following:
-The risk of their side effects may be increased by Isoniazid
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
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