Definitions for isoniazid
ˌaɪ səˈnaɪ ə zɪdiso·ni·azid

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1. isoniazid, INH, Nydrazidnoun

   antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis

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1. isoniazidnoun

   A medication used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, having the chemical formula CHNO

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1. Isoniazid

   Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis. For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol. For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself. It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi. It is usually taken by mouth but may be used by injection into muscle.Common side effects include increased blood levels of liver enzymes and numbness in the hands and feet. Serious side effects may include liver inflammation and acute liver failure. It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe for the baby. Use during breastfeeding is likely safe. Pyridoxine may be given to reduce the risk of side effects. Isoniazid works in part by disrupting the formation of the bacteria's cell wall which results in cell death.Isoniazid was first made in 1952. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. The World Health Organization classifies isoniazid as critically important for human medicine. Isoniazid is available as a generic medication.

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1. isoniazid

   Isoniazid is a medication used primarily to treat tuberculosis. It is an antibiotic that inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid, a critical component in the bacterium's cell wall. It is often taken in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs to prevent development of resistance. Isoniazid can be administered orally or injected and is usually used for a period of six to twelve months during tuberculosis treatment. It may also be used for prevention in those who have been in close contact with individuals with tuberculosis.

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1. Isoniazid

   Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinylhydrazine, is an organic compound that is the first-line medication in prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. The compound was first synthesized in the early 20th century, but its activity against tuberculosis was first reported in the early 1950s, and three pharmaceutical companies attempted unsuccessfully to simultaneously patent the drug. The drug was first tested at Many Farms, a Navajo community, due to the Navajo reservation's dire tuberculosis problem and the fact that the population was naïve with respect to streptomycin, the main tuberculosis treatment at the time. With the introduction of isoniazid, a cure for tuberculosis was first considered reasonable. Isoniazid is available in tablet, syrup, and injectable forms. It is available worldwide, is inexpensive and is generally well tolerated. It is manufactured from isonicotinic acid, which is produced from 4-methylpyridine.

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1. Isoniazid

   Antibacterial agent used primarily as a tuberculostatic. It remains the treatment of choice for tuberculosis.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of isoniazid in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of isoniazid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isoniazid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoniazid
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5. ^ Wikidata
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