drug used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis. Isoniazid commonly is used in combination with other drugs, such as rifampin, ethambutol, ... [4 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/i/44
<drug> An orally administered drug used to eliminate tuberculosis infection in people without active disease. INH is also administered in combination with other drugs to treat active tuberculosis. Side effects include liver impairment and peripheral neuropathy (see). ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ī′sō-nī′ă-zid Definitions: 1. first-line and probably most commonly used antituberculosis drug. Organisms rapidly develop resistance against this drug if it is used alone in the treatment of active disease. Hepatic toxicity is the major side effect. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=45932
An antibiotic that is one of the most common components in treatment for tuberculosis, either alone or in combination. Found on http://www.virology.net/ATVGlossary.html