Warning: next information is intended to supplement, not substitute since, expertise and expertise & judgment about your pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of medication is safe or effective for you. Consult you're doctor before using this drug.

Isoniazid - oral

(eye-so-nye-uh-zid)

common brand names: Niazid

Warning: rarely, it pill has caused severe (sometimes fatal) liver problems (e.g., hepatitis). Liver problems increase with age and with daily use of alcohol. Hepatitis can develop with use about it medication at any clock during treatment. Stop using this medication & notify your physician immediately if you develop unusual fatigue, weakness, loss about appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of eyes or skin, or stomach or abdominal pain. your doctor may decide to slowly restart isoniazid after these symptoms disappear and lab tests return to normal. poeple with active (acute) liver problems shouldnot use this medication for preventative treatment until after the liver problems have stopped. your physician will monitor youre liver function tests at least every month to discuss youre progress.

Isoniazid Usage: this pill is used to prevent & treat tuberculosis.

How to use Isoniazid: this medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. But this may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Take as directed. do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy early may result in ineffective treatment & infection could recur. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) supplements may be prescribed at addition to this drug to prevent numbness & tingling.

Isoniazid side effects: may cause stomach upset, heartburn, nausea or dizziness. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your healthcare professional. Notify your healthcare professional if you experience: blurred vision, darkening of urine, skin rash, yellowing about the eyes or skin, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet. in unlikely chapter you have an allergic reaction to it pill, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Isoniazid Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional your medical history, especially about: kidney or liver problems, diabetes, alcohol use, previous treatment for tuberculosis, any allergies. Alcohol can reduce effectiveness about isoniazid & increase side effects. Minimize alcohol consumption. this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your pharmacist. Isoniazid is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Isoniazid med interactions: Tell your pharmacist about every pills you may use (both prescription & nonprescription) especially about: other MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine)., adrenaline-like meds (e.g., sympathomimetics such as ephedra, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine), serotonin-type tablets (including SSRI antidepressants & triptans such as sumatriptan), aluminum-containing antacids, disulfiram, phenytoin, rifampin, carbamazepine. It's very important that you follow special dietary restrictions in order to limit the amount of tyramine in your diet while you taking this medicine. Foods and beverages high in tyramine should be avoided (see list below). Excessive amounts of coffee, chocolate, sour cream, or avocados have also produced symptoms of high blood pressure in some cases. High tyramine content foods include: aged cheeses (cheddar, camembert, emmenthaler, brie, stilton blue, gruyere, gouda, brick, bleu, roquefort, boursault, parmesan, romano, provolone, liederdranz, colby, edam), aged/dried/fermented/salted/smoked/pickled/processed meats and fish (includes bacon, summer sausage, liverwurst, hot dogs, corned beef, pepperoni, salami, bologna, ham, mortadella, pickled or dried herring), banana peel, beef & chicken liver (stored, not fresh), bouillon cubes, commercial gravies, concentrated yeast extracts (marmite), fava beans, Italian green beans, broad beans, fermented bean curd, homemade yeast-leavened bread, kim chee (Korean fermented cabbage), miso, orange pulp, overripe or spoiled fruits, packaged soups, red wine, sauerkraut, sherry, snow pea pods, sourdough bread, soy sauce, soya bean, soya bean paste, tap beer and ale, vermouth. Moderate-to-low tyramine content foods include: alcohol-free beer, avocados, bananas, bottled beer and ale, chocolate & products made with chocolate, coffee, cola, cultured dairy products (e.g. buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream), distilled spirits, eggplant, canned figs, fish roe (caviar), green bean pods, pate, peanuts, port wine, raisins, raspberries, red plums, spinach, tomatoes, white wine. Tell your pharmacist or pharmacist immediately if you notice symptoms of HBP such as quick or slow heartbeat, vomiting, sweating or headache, chest pain, sudden vision changes, one-sided weakness or slurred speech. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor, healthcare professional or dietician) for more information, including recommendations for some your diet. this drug may interfere with effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your pharmacist. Isoniazid can cause false positive results in diabetics using Clinitest to test there urine. Consult your doctor or physician for recommendations. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or physician approval.

Isoniazid Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea; vomiting; dizziness; slurring of speech; blurred vision; numbness, tingling, or burning of your arms, hands, legs, or feet; joint pain; hallucinations; & loss of consciousness.

Isoniazid special notes: Periodic eye tests may be done while you are taking it pill.

If you missed Isoniazid dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Isoniazid Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this medicine.

Active Ingredients : Isoniazid