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Asymptomatic elevation of serum liver enzyme concentrations occurs in 10% to 20% of people taking INH, and liver enzyme concentrations usually return to normal even when treatment is continued. [27] Isoniazid has a boxed warning for severe and sometimes fatal hepatitis, which is age-dependent at a rate of 0.3% in people 21 to 35 years old and ...
The main result was a relative risk (RR) of 0.40 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.31 to 0.52) for development of active tuberculosis over two years or longer for patients treated with INH, with no significant difference between treatment courses of six or 12 months (RR 0.44, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.73 for six months, and 0.38, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.50 for ...
Isoniazid/rifampicin, also known as isoniazid/rifampin, is a medication used to treat tuberculosis. [1] It is a fixed dose combination of isoniazid and rifampicin (rifampin). [1] It is used together with other antituberculosis medication. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [2]
It is a fixed dose combination of rifampicin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide. [1] It is used either by itself or along with other antituberculosis medication. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1] Side effects are those of the underlying medications. [1] These may include poor coordination, loss of appetite, nausea, joint pain, feeling tired, and numbness ...
Side effects are those of the underlying medications. [1] More common side effects include poor coordination, numbness, and liver problems. [2] Liver problems may be severe and are more likely in people over the age of 50. [2] Use is not recommended in children. [1] It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe for the baby. [2]
It combines isoniazid, pyridoxine, sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim. [1] Specifically it is used to prevent tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, pneumonia, malaria, and isosporiasis. [2] It is taken by mouth. [1] Side effects may include trouble concentrating, numbness, vomiting, and rash. [2] Serious side effects may include liver problems. [2]
However, deprescribing may be considered if a patient experiences side effects like rapid heart rate, anxiety, or bone loss, or if their thyroid function tests normalize.”
It contains ethambutol, isoniazid, and rifampicin. [1] ... Side effects are those of the underlying medications. [1] Use may not be suitable in children. [1]