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Side effect(s) of Isoniazid

Read the side effects of Isoniazid as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Severe Effect - Liver damage.

Central Nervous System - Brain damage.

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and stomach distress.

Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets and eosinophilia.

Hypersensitivity - Fever and skin eruptions.

Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Isoniazid

Isoniazid(Tubizid) generic is an antibiotic agent, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB) either alone or with other medications. It works by killing TB organisms.
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