Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid
Information about Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid
Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid Uses
Sodium aminosalicylate+Isoniazid is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid works
Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid is a combination of two medicines: Sodium aminosalicylate and isoniazid which treat tuberculosis. Sodium aminosalicylate stops bacteria causing TB from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for their multiplication. Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering. This kills the bacteria and eradicates the infection.
Common side effects of Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid
Rash, Fever, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Increased liver enzymes, Jaundice
Available Medicine for Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid
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Expert advice for Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid
- Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid must be taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Sodium aminosalicylate + Isoniazid and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.