Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IsoniazidNiazidNursingConsiderations    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