health centers / medications center/side effects of isoniazid, inh article Side Effects of Isoniazid (isoniazid)Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Does Isoniazid (isoniazid) cause side effects? What are the important side effects of Isoniazid (isoniazid)? Isoniazid (isoniazid) side effects...
SideeffectsSomaticcomplaintsThis study examined the potential effects of INH side effects and non-specific somatic complaints on medication adherence in 96 Latino adolescents participating in a controlled trial designed to increase isoniazid (INH) adherence. These participants (who received usual medical ...
Isoniazid (INH) is a first-line anti-tuberculosis drug used for nearly 70 years. However, the mechanism underlying the side effects of INH has remained elusive. Here, we report that INH and its metabolites induce a post-translational modification (PTM) of histones, lysine isonicotinylation (Ki...
Hepatotoxicity represents one of the classic adverse effects of INH therapy. Given that INH is often administered in conjunction with other drugs, there is an increased concern over the exacerbation of adverse effects particularly, among patients taking multi-drug anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and IPT...
Isoniazid(INHliver injurynitric oxide(NOprostaglandin E2(PGE2Ghrelin (GHR) is a peptide that has protective effects on many tissues injury. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. Isoniazid (INH) a widely used antituberculosis drug, has hepatotoxic side effect. The aim of this study ...
INH or rifampin resistance is very low. The need for a fourth drug should be reassessed when the results of susceptibility testing are known. If community rates of INH resistance are currently less than 4%, an initial treatment regimen with less than four drugs may be considered. ...
Isoniazid (INH) is one of the primary drugs used in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. The common side effects of INH are peripheral neuropathy, hepatitis, rashes. Rarely psychosis, convulsions, and even death have been reported on regular doses of this drug. We present a ca...
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome: Mild stomach upset. Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling ...
OBJECTIVE: To determine the acceptability, compliance and side effects of isoniazid (INH) prophylaxis against tuberculosis among HIV infected police officers (PO) in Dar es Salaam. DESIGN: A nested study from a prospective follow up of a cohort of police officers. SETTING: Dar es Salaam, Tanzani...
Patients with this degree of INH intoxication are likely to have hypoventilation. The administration of sodium bicarbonate under these circumstances can cause exacerbation of hypercarbia. Ventilation must be monitored carefully, by measuring blood carbon dioxide levels and supported mechanically, if there ...