When it comes to a the problem of catching tuberculosis (TB) there is often much anguish because of the dangers involved to the individual who has caught it and the potential spread of the disease to others. Isoniazid is the latest of medical drugs used to fight the infection by reducing the spread of the bacteria in the body to help control the outbreak. The drug isoniazid has been manufactured in direct relation to the prevention of the spread of the bacteria however doctors can use isoniazid for other medical practices as well.
Isoniazid has been known to cause allergic reactions in some people which symptoms include uncontrolled itching, diarrhea, severe headaches, irregular heart beat and an upset stomach. These side effects are minimal and can be remedied by reducing the dose amount of the ingested formula which the doctor will adjust for you upon request. Although child birth and becoming pregnant is a dangerous ordeal when a woman is infected with TB it is still unknown if the isoniazid drug affect the pregnancy. Generally speaking it would not be a good idea to get pregnant when you have contracted TB and doctors will prescribe an alternative medicine if you are already pregnant.
When prescribe the drug isoniazid be sure to follow the dosage directions exactly otherwise side effect will be more common. If you have been prescribed the drug by a doctor then make sure to listen to their advice for the administration of the medicine. When in doubt about the right dose consult you pharmacy or GP for more advice to fully understand what will be the right dosage for this kind of drug.
General advice such as do not take alcohol or other drugs when using isoniazid is pretty mush common sense. Liver damage can be increased when mixing alcohol and isoniazid so make sure not to add further risk to your body than you are already. Certain food types, especially dairy foods may cause upsets to the stomach and toilet habits for patients that have allergic reactions to this drug.
When taking a course of isoniazid it is important to complete the entire course so that the TB infection is completely subsided. It is a good idea to have a second consultation with a doctor after the medication is complete so that the doctor can clear you of the infection. Do not stop a course if symptoms start to slow or stop because often the bacteria are still in the body.
