Solonex DT Tablet

Isoniazid (100mg)

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Solonex DT Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body). It works by killing the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
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General Information

Contains

Isoniazid (100mg)

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Solonex DT Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken on an empty stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some common side effects of this medicine include tingling and numbness of feet and hand (peripheral neuropathy). Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice, i.e., yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, or joint pain. You may also develop hepatitis (viral infection of the liver) or increased liver enzymes as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor, as these side effects require medical attention and need dose modification.

Your doctor may monitor your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol as this may have additional adverse effects on the liver. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Solonex Tablet DT

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Solonex Tablet DT

Tuberculosis (TB)
Solonex DT Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Solonex Tablet DT

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Solonex

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
Skin rash
Lethargy
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Solonex Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Solonex DT Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Avoid Solonex DT Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Solonex Tablet DT works

Solonex DT Tablet works by stopping the growth of tuberculosis-causing bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. As a result, the bacteria become weak and are unable to multiply, helping control and treat tuberculosis (TB).

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Solonex DT Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is best taken on an empty stomach.
You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Solonex DT Tablet.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with Solonex DT Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Solonex DT Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Solonex DT Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Solonex DT Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Solonex DT Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Solonex DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Solonex DT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Solonex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Didanosine with Isoniazid.

Severe

Halothane (Inhalation Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Isoniazid may fasten the elimination of Halothane leading to reduced efficacy.

Severe

Citalopram (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence. Isoniazid may raise blood levels of Citalopram.

Severe

Stavudine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Isoniazid with Stavudine.

Moderate

Gliclazide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solonex DT Tablet an antibiotic?

Solonex DT Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body)

Is Solonex DT Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?

Solonex DT Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer

Is Solonex DT Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Solonex DT Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth

Is Solonex DT Tablet safe?

Yes. Solonex DT Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Solonex DT Tablet a MAOI?

Solonex DT Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

Is Solonex DT Tablet a sulfa drug?

No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Solonex DT Tablet is different from sulfa drugs

Is Solonex DT Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?

Solonex DT Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?

There no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Solonex DT Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?

Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Solonex DT Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Solonex DT Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis

Does Solonex DT Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?

You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Solonex DT Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Solonex DT Tablet affect birth control?

Solonex DT Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridinecarboxylic acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Mycolic acid inhibitors- INH

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1555-558.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Antimycobacterial Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 824-25.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 741-42.
Isoniazid. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire: Boots Contract Manufacturing; 2015. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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90%

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What are you using Solonex Tablet DT for?

Tuberculosis (TB)

88%

Others

12%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

39%

Average

33%

Poor

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What were the side-effects while using Solonex DT Tablet?

Increased liver enzymes

50%

No Side Effect

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How do you take Solonex Tablet DT?

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50%

Empty stomach

50%

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Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Solonex Tablet DT

Benefits of Solonex Tablet DT

Side effects of Solonex Tablet DT

How to use Solonex Tablet DT

How Solonex Tablet DT works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Halothane (Inhalation Route)

Citalopram (Oral Route)

Stavudine (Oral Route)

Gliclazide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Solonex DT Tablet an antibiotic?

Is Solonex DT Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?

Is Solonex DT Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Is Solonex DT Tablet safe?

Is Solonex DT Tablet a MAOI?

Is Solonex DT Tablet a sulfa drug?

Is Solonex DT Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?

Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?

Does Solonex DT Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?

Does Solonex DT Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?

Does Solonex DT Tablet affect birth control?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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