Isoniazid 100mg Tablet (Unexo)

Isoniazid 100mg Tablet contains Isoniazid 100mg, an anti-tuberculosis medicine. Made by Unexo, it is prescribed for tuberculosis treatment and prevention. Pack size: 1×1000 tablets.

Uses of Isoniazid 100mg Tablet

Isoniazid 100mg Tablet is one of the main medicines used to treat tuberculosis (TB). For active TB it is always given together with other anti-TB medicines, such as rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol, often in combined tablets. It is also given on its own, or with rifapentine or rifampicin, to prevent TB in people with latent infection or close contacts at high risk.

How Isoniazid 100mg Tablet works

Isoniazid stops TB bacteria from making mycolic acids, the waxy building blocks of their tough cell wall. Without this wall the bacteria cannot survive. It kills actively dividing TB bacteria quickly, which helps reduce infectiousness early in treatment.

Possible side effects

Most people complete treatment with Isoniazid 100mg Tablet without serious problems. More common effects include:

• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Raised liver enzymes on blood tests
• Skin rash

Report yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, loss of appetite, vomiting or severe tiredness at once, as these can be signs of liver damage.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it every day exactly as prescribed for the whole course, which lasts several months; stopping early can cause drug-resistant TB.
• Your doctor will check liver tests during treatment, and you should tell them if you have liver disease, kidney disease, epilepsy, HIV or diabetes.
• Avoid alcohol, as it increases the risk of liver damage.
• Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is often given with it to prevent nerve problems.
• Tell your doctor about other medicines, especially phenytoin, carbamazepine and antacids, and let them know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.