Isoniazid 300 Adco 300 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Prophylaxis and treatment of tuberculosis.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Prophylaxis 5 mg/kg (max 300 mg), Treatment 5-15 mg/kg (max 900 mg).
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy with caution; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP450 inhibitors
- Benzodiazepines
- Rifampicin
- Alcohol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to isoniazid
- Alcoholism
- Severe renal failure
- Uncontrolled seizures
Common side effects
- Hepatitis
- Peripheral neuritis
- Optic neuritis
- Gastrointestinal irritation
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Avoid alcohol
- Report signs of liver dysfunction
- Supplement with pyridoxine if at risk of neuropathy
Serious warnings
- Hepatotoxicity risk
- Severe skin reactions
- Monitor for hypersensitivity
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