IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-11-13235 Original Research Paper ISONIAZID INDUCED SEIZURES IN TB/HIV PATIENT WITH SINGLE THERAPEUTIC DOSE Jagmohan S V Dr. Dr Rakesh Garlapati Dr. November 2017 6 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

  ISONIAZID is a potent antitubercular drug which has early bactericidal activity. INH acts on extracellular rapidly multiplying bacilli.The most common side effects reported with INH administration are Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal discomfort, Gastritis, and rarely hepatotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy.

INH overdose can result in recurrent seizures, metabolic acidosis, coma and even death..Here we report a case of 30–year  lady who developed generalised tonic clonic seizures after first dose of INH as a part of CAT–1 ATT Regimen.