Isoniazid Atlantic Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

INH

Indications/Uses

TB.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 100 mg tid to qid daily. Childn 10-20 mg/kg daily.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Best taken 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Drug-induced liver disease.

Special Precautions

Liver or kidney impairment, patients taking other hepatotoxic agents. Convulsive disorders, DM, chronic alcoholism, pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Peripheral neuropathy, constipation, difficulty in starting micturition, nausea, headache, insomnia, excessive dreams, nervousness, hypersensitivity reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced tissue conc w/ AAS. Increased risk of liver damage w/ rifampicin. Increased risk of toxicity w/ disulfiram. Reduced effects w/ pyridoxine. Enhances effects of phenytoin. Inhibits metabolism of primidone. Reduces alcohol tolerance.

MIMS Class

Anti-TB Agents

ATC Classification

J04AC01 - isoniazid ; Belongs to the class of hydrazides. Used in the systemic treatment of tuberculosis.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Isoniazid Atlantic tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Isoniazid Atlantic

isoniazid

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma