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Isoniazid

 
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    Oral
    Isoniazid
    Tuberculosis only

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits lipid and nucleic acid biosynthesis through an unknown mechanism.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Prophylaxis of tuberculosis in those exposed to infected individuals
  • Treatment of tuberculosis

  • Contraindications

  • Acute hepatitis.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
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