title: Acute isoniazid poisoning: presenting as seizure.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Chongtham
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ram
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D007538:Isoniazid