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Alaska Tuberculosis Program Manual - Epidemiology - State of Alaska

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Table 6: MONITORING AND INTERVENTIONS FOR SIDE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS 29,30,31<br />

Antituberculosis<br />

Drug<br />

Isoniazid (INH) Rash<br />

Side Effects/<br />

Adverse Reactions<br />

Hepatic enzyme elevation<br />

Hepatitis<br />

Peripheral neuropathy<br />

Mild central nervous system<br />

effects<br />

A L A S K A T U B E R C U L O S I S P R O G R A M M A N U A L Tr eatment <strong>of</strong> Latent <strong>Tuberculosis</strong> Infection<br />

Revised November 2012<br />

Monitoring Comments<br />

Clinical monitoring monthly<br />

In selected cases ((human immunodeficiency virus<br />

[HIV] infection, history <strong>of</strong> liver disease, alcoholism,<br />

and pregnancy), liver function tests at baseline<br />

aspartate aminotransferase [AST]<br />

alanine aminotransferase [ALT]<br />

serum bilirubin)<br />

Repeat measurements if<br />

Baseline results are abnormal<br />

Patient is pregnant, in the immediate postpartum<br />

period, or at high risk for adverse reactions<br />

Patient has symptoms <strong>of</strong> adverse reactions<br />

8.14<br />

Hepatitis risk increases with age and alcohol<br />

consumption.<br />

Pyridoxine (vitamin B6, 10–25 mg/d) might prevent<br />

peripheral neurophathy and central nervous system<br />

effects.<br />

Serum concentrations <strong>of</strong> phenytoin, disulfiram<br />

(Antabuse), and carbamazepine may be increased in<br />

persons taking INH. Measure serum concentrations <strong>of</strong><br />

phenytoin and carbamazepine in patients receiving INH<br />

(with or without rifampin), and adjust the dose if<br />

necessary.

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