Image Based Question-65516

The drug shown in the picture below should be given when treating with ?

A. Isoniazid.

B. Rifampicin.

C. Pyrazinamide.

D. Streptomycin.

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Ans:A. Isoniazid.

Pyridoxine should be given when treating with Isoniazid.

• Peripheral neuritis associated with isoniaide probably relates to interference with pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

• Thus when treating a patient with isoniazid it is essential to supplement with pyridoxine to reduce chances of peripheral neuritis.