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Isoniazid Adverse Moa Effects?  Inhibits Mycolic Acid Synthesis

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What are the adverse effects? 
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Inhibits mycolic acid synthesis

KatG
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INH→ catalase peroxidaseIsoniazid




Adverse effects
CytP450 inhibition
Peripheral neuropathy
Bdeficiency

"INH Injures Neurons and Hepatocytes"




Tags: antimicrobial, drugs

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