Isoniazid - eye-soe-NYE-a-zid is using to treat tuberculosis - TB or prevent its return - reactivation. It may be given alone, or in combination with other medication, to treat TB or to prevent its return - reactivation. This drug may also be using for other problems as determined by your family doctor.
This drug may cause some serious side effects, including damage to the liver. Liver damage is more likely to occur in diseaseds over 50 years of age. You and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do, as well as the chance of taking it.
If you are being treated for active tuberculosis - TB: To help clear up your TB infection completely, you must keep taking this drug for the full time of treat, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses.
Isoniazid is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA
Another commonly using name is INH .