Isonij 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body). It works by killing the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

It is an antibiotic.

Uses of Isonij Tablet

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Isonij Tablet

In Tuberculosis (TB)

Isonij 300mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Isonij Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Isonij

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
Skin rash
Lethargy
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Isonij Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isonij 300mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Isonij 300mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Isonij 300mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Isonij 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Isonij 300mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Isonij 300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Isonij 300mg Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Isonij 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Isonij 300mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Isonij 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Isonij 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Isonij 300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Isonij 300mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is best taken on an empty stomach.
You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Isonij 300mg Tablet.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nicotinic acid derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Mycolic acid inhibitors- INH

Patient concerns

My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.

Though took vaccines in childhood, the test for TB came positive. Was advised to undergo treatment.physically absolute fit and healthy, is it advisable to take treatment?

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

If sputum is positive for Tb , treatment is absolutely essential. Read more at www.arohealth.com/tuberculosis

Doctor asked me to do TB GOLD test. But there is no lab test on 1mg with so name. Finally I searched for tuberculosis test and I found two test. 1 is Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other 1 is Mycobacterium tuberculosis sputum. Kindly tell me which test is to be selected and proceeded further.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please follow your doctors advise as he has clinical examination data with him. He can advise you for place where you can do TB gold

FAQs

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Isonij 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body)

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?

Isonij 300mg Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Isonij 300mg Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet safe?

Yes. Isonij 300mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet a MAOI?

Isonij 300mg Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet a sulfa drug?

No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Isonij 300mg Tablet is different from sulfa drugs

Is Isonij 300mg Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?

Isonij 300mg Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?

There no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Isonij 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?

Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Isonij 300mg Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Isonij 300mg Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis

Does Isonij 300mg Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?

You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Isonij 300mg Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Isonij 300mg Tablet affect birth control?

Isonij 300mg Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.

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