[PDF] a patient is to receive his daily isoniazid

Adults and teenagers—300 mg once a day. Children—Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 10 mg per kg (4.5 mg per pound) of body weight, up to 300 mg, once a day.
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  • What teaching should you provide to a patient on long term isoniazid?

    Teach your patient to take the medication on an empty stomach and avoid tyramine-containing foods as consuming them could cause a serious reaction. Make sure your patient understands how to avoid the spread of TB.

  • What is isoniazid drug used for?

    Isoniazid is an antibacterial prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). TB can be an opportunistic infection (OI) of HIV.

  • What is contraindicated with isoniazid?

    Isoniazid is contraindicated in patients who develop severe hypersensitivity reactions, including drug -induced hepatitis; previous isoniazid-associated hepatic injury; severe adverse reactions to isoniazid such as drug fever, chills, arthritis; and acute liver disease of any etiology.
  • Dosage Forms: Isoniazid formulations are available as tablets (100 mg and 300 mg), syrup (50 mg / 5ml), or through IV or IM injection (100 mg / ml).8 avr. 2022
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