Isokin 300 Mg

Isokin 300 Mg (Isoniazid)

What Is The Generic Name For Isokin 300 Mg?

Isoniazid is the generic version for Isokin 300 mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Isokin 300 Mg (Isoniazid)?

• Nydrazid

About Isokin 300 Mg (Isoniazid)

Isokin 300 mg contains an active ingredient, Isoniazid, an antitubercular drug which is used in the treatment of Tuberculosis and Inactive Tuberculosis. It is available at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Pfizer (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Isokin 300 mg.

Strength:

Isokin 300 mg contains an active ingredient, Isoniazid, 200 mg. You can find it in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Isokin 300 Mg (Isoniazid)?

• Isokin 300 mg is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections:
• Tuberculosis

How Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid) Works?

Isokin 300 mg has an antibiotic (Antitubercular) medicine, Isoniazid which basically slows down the growth of the bacteria that causes Tuberculosis.

Before You Use Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid):

• Make sure that you do not take Alcohol
• Make sure that you do not take OTC medicines without prescriptions
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (Pre-existing Diseases, Surgeries, or Medication)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid)?

• You should not drive after taking this tablet
• You should avoid tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and beer
• Other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid)?

You should not take Isokin 300 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed allergy to Bactericidal Antibiotics
• Have flu and cold symptoms
• Have any Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease
• Are pregnant or conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have an allergy to the Isoniazid
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease/Heart Disease
• Are Pregnant or trying to conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Isokin 300 mg contains an active ingredient, Isoniazid (200 mg), used in the treatment of Tuberculosis. Isokin 300 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Isokin 300 mg at a fixed time, with or without food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

How Much Of The Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid) to Be Used?

Isokin 300 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Isokin 300 mg.

How To Take The Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid)?

Isokin 300 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly probably without food. You can take it with food also if you are having any stomach upset.

Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing/crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid)?

You are always advised to take Isokin 300 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Do not take it in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.

You should take this medicine for 6 to 12 months for complete bacterial killing and get cured of the disease (or your doctor will suggest the duration for which you will take the medicine).

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting the symptoms of an overdose. In case of emergency, seek nearby medical care.

Missed Dose:

Try to take every dose of Isokin 300 mg at a fixed time regularly. A missed dose can delay your treatment time to cure the Disease. Take it as soon as you remember but skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose at the same time to make up for the missed one.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Isokin 300 mg (Isoniazid)?

• Pain In Arms or Legs
• Toxic Psychosis
• Weakness
• High Blood Sugar Levels
• Deficiency of Niacin
• Anemia
• Nausea
• Liver Problems like Jaundice
• Discomfort in the Upper Part of the Abdomen
• Abnormal Brain Function Due to Drug Toxicity
• Abnormal Blood Counts
• Vomiting
• Breast Enlargement in Men
• Nerve Problems in Eyes
• Constipation
• Hypersensitivity Reactions
• Fits
• Memory Problems
• Dry Mouth
• Numbness and Tingling Fingers
• Pain in Hands or Feet
• Severe Skin Reactions
• Swelling of Joints
• Inflammation of Pancreas

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Isokin 300 mg can interact with some medicines taken parallel to it. These interactions may produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always inform your doctor if you are on other Medication, Beverages or Herbal Supplements. It usually interacts with the following medicines:

• Citalopram
• Clopidogrel
• Halothane
• Leflunomide
• Mipomersen
• Rifampin

Warning And Precaution:

Isokin 300 mg is contraindicated in some conditions; hence it should be used cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity
• Vision Impairment
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Patients with liver and kidney Dysfunctioning
• Drug Resistance
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dose adjustment.

Things To Remember:

• You should take this medicine for 6 to 12 months to kill the tuberculosis bacteria completely and to get cure for tuberculosis.
• You should take vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) along with Isoniazid as it will prevent possible numbness and tingling fingers and toes caused by Isoniazid
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the medication.

Indications:

Isokin 300 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Isokin 300 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Be sure that the strips of the tablets should be intact and are not damaged.