Isoniazid (Noun)
Meaning
Antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Isoniazid is often prescribed as a first-line treatment for latent and active tuberculosis.
- The combination therapy including isoniazid is more effective against multi-drug resistant strains of the tuberculosis bacterium.
- Treatment for latent tuberculosis usually consists of taking isoniazid every day for 9 months.
- Hepatotoxicity is a well-documented side effect associated with long-term isoniazid use in the treatment of tuberculosis.
- Taking pyridoxine supplements along with isoniazid is crucial for the prevention of peripheral neuropathy in some individuals.