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Isoniazid (Niazid)

08.14.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name isoniazide Trade Name INH Indication tuberculosis Action Inhibits synthesis of mycobacterial cell wall Therapeutic Class Antitubercular Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • can cause jaundice • may cause peripheral neuropathy, seizures, hepatitis • patient should avoid high amounts of tyramine (pickled meats, aged/smoked meats, alcohol, exotic/aged cheese) • monitor liver function tests • complete full course of therapy (6-12 months) • often used in combination with Rifampin

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