Acute isoniazid poisoning: presenting as seizure.
A case of young female who was brought in status epilepticus with history of isoniazid poisoning is discussed. Early institution of treatment with pyridoxine saves the patient's life.
Chongtham
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Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Ram
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Jain
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000506:poisoning*; D013226:Status Epilepticus / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D007538:Isoniazid