pyridoxine question with INH

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is pyridoxine give usually with INH?

one textbook says it is given usually with INH to prevent peripheral neuropathy

my other med-surg textbook says that it is given during high-dose INH

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many resources suggest giving both the meds together to prevent INH neuritis.

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Specializes in Critical Care Transport/Intensive Care/Management.

agree, most of the TB patients we have are prescribed with Pyridoxine together w/ Rifater (Rifampicin/Isoniazid/Pyrazinamide)

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