Patient's question:
A light cough. The doctor prescribed 7 doses of traditional Chinese medicine and 3 tablets of isoniazid to be taken once daily. After taking it for 20 days, he stopped taking the isoniazid tablets. Will there be side effects if he takes it again?Past treatment history and effectiveness:
He was previously diagnosed with bronchitis.
Kind of assistance needed:
How can he take isoniazid tablets again?
Doctor's answer:
It is an anti-tuberculosis medication, and it is generally not taken orally for tuberculosis. His mild cough may be related to pulmonary tuberculosis, but tuberculosis requires a standardized treatment regimen using a combination of three drugs. Typical bronchitis does not require this medication. This drug can cause significant damage to the liver and other organs.Recommendation: It is essential to confirm the diagnosis before starting targeted treatment. If it is indeed tuberculosis, the medication should be taken, along with drugs like rifampicin and pyrazinamide tablets. If it is not pulmonary tuberculosis, other antibiotics with fewer side effects can be used, such as cephalosporins or penicillins.