NEW LOWER PRICES - ACT FAST
Physician Assistant (PA)
/
Courses
/
Microbiology
/
Antimycobacterials
/
Isoniazid

Master Isoniazid with Picmonic for Physician Assistant

With Picmonic, facts become pictures. We've taken what the science shows - image mnemonics work - but we've boosted the effectiveness by building and associating memorable characters, interesting audio stories, and built-in quizzing.

DOWNLOAD PDF
Isoniazid

Recommended Picmonics

picmonic thumbnail
Isoniazid (INH)
picmonic thumbnail
Tuberculosis Intervention
picmonic thumbnail
Ethambutol
picmonic thumbnail
Rifampin

Isoniazid

Ice-knight-zit
Picmonic
Isoniazid is a drug used in the treatment of both latent and active tuberculosis. It can be used as a monotherapy for the treatment of latent tuberculosis but is commonly used in a four drug regimen including pyrazinamide, ethambutol, rifampin for active TB. Isoniazid is a pro-drug and requires bacterial catalase peroxidase enzyme to activate it and works by inhibiting the synthesis of mycolic acid. It is metabolized in the liver via acetylation. There are two forms of the acetylating enzyme, a fast acetylator and a slow acetylator. Those with the fast acetylator metabolize the drug more quickly than the slow acetylators. Common side effects include vitamin B6 deficiency, hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity. Isoniazid is also associated with drug induced lupus erythematosus.
8 KEY FACTS
INDICATIONS
Tuberculosis (TB)
TB-TV

Because isoniazid inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid, it is used in the treatment of both latent and active tuberculosis. It can be used as a monotherapy for the treatment of latent tuberculosis but is commonly used in a four drug regimen including pyrazinamide, ethambutol, rifampin for active TB.

MECHANISM OF ACTION
Requires Catalase Peroxidase
H202 Cat

Isoniazid must be initially activated by bacterial catalase peroxidase enzyme because it is a pro-drug.

Decreases Mycolic Acid Synthesis
Down-arrow on Mic made of Acidic-lemon

The mechanism of action is to inhibit the synthesis of mycolic acid, which is necessary for synthesis of the mycobacterial cell wall.

Fast vs Slow Acetylators
Fast vs Slow a-seagull-skater

Isoniazid is metabolized in the liver via process of acetylation. There are two forms of the acetylator enzyme, a fast and slow form. The patients with the fast form metabolize the drug more quickly than the patients with the slow form.

SIDE EFFECTS
B6 Deficiency
Bee (6) Sax

Use of isoniazid can cause a B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency, which can lead to symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy and sideroblastic anemia.

Neurotoxicity
Neuron with Toxic-green-glow

Peripheral neuropathy and CNS effects are thought to be associated to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency.

Hepatotoxicity
Liver with Toxic-green-glow

A well known drug side effect is hepatotoxicity, which can range from abnormal liver function tests to hepatitis.

Drug-induced Lupus
Loopy Pill-butterfly

Isoniazid, along with hydralazine and procainamide are associated with drug-induced lupus erythematosus. These drugs are thought to cause an autoimmune response which causes symptoms similar to lupus erythematosus.

DOWNLOAD PDF

Take the Isoniazid Quiz

Picmonic's rapid review multiple-choice quiz allows you to assess your knowledge.

It's worth every penny

Our Story Mnemonics Increase Mastery and Retention

Memorize facts with phonetic mnemonics

Unforgettable characters with concise but impactful videos (2-4 min each)

Memorize facts with phonetic mnemonics

Ace Your Physician Assistant (PA) Classes & Exams with Picmonic:

Over 1,870,000 students use Picmonic’s picture mnemonics to improve knowledge, retention, and exam performance.

Choose the #1 Physician Assistant (PA) student study app.

Picmonic for Physician Assistant (PA) covers information that is relevant to your entire Physician Assistant (PA) education. Whether you’re studying for your classes or getting ready to conquer the PANCE® or PANRE®, we’re here to help.

Works better than traditional Physician Assistant (PA) flashcards.

Research shows that students who use Picmonic see a 331% improvement in memory retention and a 50% improvement in test scores.