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| Pronunciation |
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 (eye
soe NYE a
zid) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Nydrazid® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antitubercular Agent |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine may cause hepatitis. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to isoniazid or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have active liver disease.
If you have had liver damage while taking isoniazid in the
past. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to prevent or treat
tuberculosis. |
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| How does it work? |
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Isoniazid works to injure the bacteria and fight the
infection. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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To gain the most benefit, do not miss
doses. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Do not take antacids within 1 hour of this medicine.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Belly pain.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Numbness and tingling of feet or hands.
Liver damage can rarely occur. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with
Clinitest®. Use another method of urine glucose testing
like Clinistix® or Tes-Tape®.
Check blood work (liver function). Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Not hungry.
Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from light.
Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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