Isoniazid 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Isoniazid (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken on an empty stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some common side effects of this medicine include tingling and numbness of feet and hand (peripheral neuropathy). Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice, i.e., yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, or joint pain. You may also develop hepatitis (viral infection of the liver) or increased liver enzymes as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor as these side effects require medical attention and need dose modification. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol as this may have additional adverse effects on the liver. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Isoniazid 300mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How it works
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Isoniazid 300mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is best taken on an empty stomach. You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Isoniazid 300mg Tablet. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.
Frequently asked questions
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is a medication used to prevent and treat tuberculosis, a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body. It works by stopping or suppressing the growth of the bacteria.
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication used to treat tuberculosis, not a chemotherapy or chemo drug used for cancer treatment. Do not confuse it with medications used to treat cancer.
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, meaning it stops or suppresses the growth of bacteria by interfering with the formation of their protective outer covering.
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet safe?
When used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor, Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is considered safe and effective in treating tuberculosis.
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet a MAOI?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes, but it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet a sulfa drug?
No, the chemical structure and mechanism of action of Isoniazid 300mg Tablet are different from those of sulfa drugs.
Is Isoniazid 300mg Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet is an inhibitor, meaning it decreases the activity of a liver enzyme system responsible for processing and eliminating certain medications from the body.
Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?
There are no known serious interactions between Isoniazid 300mg Tablet and ibuprofen, paracetamol (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve), amoxicillin, or the active ingredients in Nyquil or Mucinex. However, inform your doctor about all medications you're taking to avoid any potential interactions.
Does Isoniazid 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?
Changes in body weight (gain or loss), hair loss, diarrhea, or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Isoniazid 300mg Tablet. However, these may occur as part of a multi-drug treatment regimen for tuberculosis.
Does Isoniazid 300mg Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation, or acne while on treatment with Isoniazid 300mg Tablet. Inform your doctor about all medications you're taking to avoid interactions that might reduce effectiveness or worsen side effects.
Does Isoniazid 300mg Tablet affect birth control?
Isoniazid 300mg Tablet itself has no known interaction with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, the combination of medications used in multi-drug tuberculosis treatment may decrease the effectiveness of these contraceptives and impact birth control.
