Isonij
Isonij Products are primarily used for
Tuberculosis (TB)
About Isonij Products
Uses of Isonij Products
Isoniazid is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is also used to treat inactive (latent) TB .
Isonij Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Isonij are Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Skin rash, Lethargy, Increased liver enzymes.
Severe
Side Effects of Isonij are Hemolytic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Deafness, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Fever, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Breast enlargement in male, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Constipation, Nausea, Pancreatic inflammation.
Patient Concerns about Isonij Products
Frequently asked questions about Isonij Products
Frequently asked questions about Isoniazid
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Isonij 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body)
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Isonij 300mg Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Isonij 300mg Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet safe?
Yes. Isonij 300mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet a MAOI?
Isonij 300mg Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet a sulfa drug?
No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Isonij 300mg Tablet is different from sulfa drugs
Q. Is Isonij 300mg Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?
Isonij 300mg Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body
Q. Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?
There no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects
Q. Does Isonij 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?
Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Isonij 300mg Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Isonij 300mg Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis
Q. Does Isonij 300mg Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Isonij 300mg Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects
Q. Does Isonij 300mg Tablet affect birth control?
Isonij 300mg Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.
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