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Isokin 300Mg Tablet

10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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PFIZER LIMITED

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TABLET

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine(10.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(300.0 Mg)
Uses
Tuberculosis (TB)
Therapy
Anti-tubercular
Side effects
Rash, peripheral neuropathy, fever, increased liver enzymes, jaundice, hepatitis
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Medical Description

Isokin Tablet is used in tuberculosis (TB) therapy. It is a combination of two medicines, Isoniazid and Pyridoxine. It stops the TB causing bacteria from multiplying. Take Isokin Tablet precisely as your doctor prescribes. Consume no more than the specified amount since this may have adverse effects. If you skip or forget to take a dose, take one as you recall. If you abruptly stop the therapy, you may have some adverse effects. It may take some time to show its effect. Don’t take Isokin Tablet if you are allergic to its constituents or have liver problems. Tell your doctor if you have recently given birth or even used isoniazid before. Patients with diabetes, a history of alcohol or other substance misuse, kidney ailments, nerve problems, HIV, and unhygienic injectable medicine habits must inform their doctor. The dosage will depend on your medical condition, age, and how you react to the medicine’s initial dose. Rash, fever and peripheral neuropathy are some of the side effects of this medicine.

Uses

  • Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Contraindications

  • Peripheral Neuropathy (weakness, numbness or pain in the hands and feet due to damage to nerves)
  • Diabetes
  • Liver Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Kidney Disease
  • Allergy to Isokin Tablet or any of its components

Side effects

  • Rash
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of hands and feet
  • Fever
  • Jaundice
  • Hepatitis

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

It may be possible that using Isokin Tablet during pregnancy is dangerous. Before providing it to you, your doctor will consider the advantages and possible hazards. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

It may be safe to take Isokin Tablet during nursing. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Isokin Tablet may induce adverse effects that damage your driving abilities, like excessive drowsiness or dizziness. It may have an impact on your driving skills.

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Alcohol

While taking Isokin Tablet, drinking alcohol may induce flushing, nausea, chest discomfort, and low blood sugar levels

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You should take Isokin Tablets as your doctor prescribes.
  • You should not miss any doses and complete the whole course of the medication.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function, eyesight, and thyroid function during therapy with this medicine.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the amount and duration of this medication.
  • Take it all in at once; avoid crushing or breaking the medicine.

Storage and disposal

Keep the Isokin Tablet out of the kids reach. Store an Isokin tablet in a cool and dry place.

Dosage

Overdose

If you believe you have taken an extra dose, contact the emergency room immediately. The symptoms may include wheezing, chest pains, fever, or rash and itching.

Missed a Dose

Take Isokin Tablet as soon as you remember if you miss a dose. However, omit the missing amount and return to your usual schedule when your next dosage is approaching. Do not take an extra dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Isokin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Isoniazid and Pyridoxine. Isoniazid is an antibiotic that prevents tuberculosis bacilli from making their protective layer. It eliminates the disease by killing the bacilli. Isoniazid may lead to nerve damage. Hence, Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine helps to prevent it.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Mezolam Injection (Used for sedation)
  • Anxil Tablet (Anti-anxiety medicine)
  • Medzol Injection (Used for sedation)
  • Levodopa (anti-Parkinson’s medicine)
  • Caffeine
  • Phenobarbital (Anti-epileptic)
  • Conjugated Estrogens (Used in menopausal syndrome)
  • Phenytoin (Anti-epileptic)

Interactions with food items

  • It may be advised to not take Isokin Tablet with foods containing tyramine (like tofu, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, dried sausages or smoked fish), cheese, smoked salmon, poultry, and alcohol. Also, avoid grapefruit juice since there may be adverse reactions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Isokin Tablet treats tuberculosis. It destroys and inhibits the development of TB causing bacteria. Even if you feel okay, you should complete the course of the medicines as prescribed. Otherwise, your symptoms may come back or worsen.

Isokin Tablets may start acting within a week. However, sometimes it may take longer for you to feel better completely. Do not stop or modify the medicine doses on your own.

No, the Isokin tablet is not a habit-forming medicine. Please use it only according to your prescription.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:ISOKIN

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Isokin 300mg Tablet will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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