Abstract

Isoniazid is a first-line drug in the treatment of tuberculosis. A variety of adverse reactions of isoniazid have been reported. These include hepatitis, peripheral neuropathy, skin rashes, neurologic disturbances and hematologic alterations. Among these, acute pancreatitis due to isoniazid is very rare. We report a case of acute pancreatitis due to isoniazid confirmed by rechallenge test with review of some literatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-414
Number of pages4
JournalTuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Volume56
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2004

Keywords

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Isoniazid
  • Rifampicin
  • Tuberculosis

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