Leaflet ISONIAZID 100mg / 5ml syrup
Indicated for: tuberculosis
Route of administration: oral
Substance: isoniazid (anti-tuberculosis agent)
ATC: J04AC01 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Drugs for treatment of tuberculosis | Hydrazides)
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
This medicine may affect the nerves or nervous system.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Isoniazid is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, thereby killing the microorganism.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, as directed by a doctor. It is important to complete the treatment duration to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, or elevated liver enzymes. In rare cases, severe hepatitis or allergic reactions may occur.
Isoniazid is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment or hypersensitivity to this medication.
General data about ISONIAZID 100mg / 5ml
- Substance: isoniazid
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-12-2020
- Product code: W60582001
- Concentration: 100mg / 5ml
- Pharmaceutical form: syrup
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for isoniazid
Concentrations available for isoniazid
- 100mg
- 100mg/5ml
- 100mg/ml
- 300mg
- 500mg/10ml