Isoniazid and Penicillin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Isoniazid (isoniazid) and Penicillin (penicillin g potassium). Common drug interactions include alcohol poisoning among females and gastrointestinal haemorrhage among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Isoniazid and Penicillin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Isoniazid?

Isoniazid has active ingredients of isoniazid. It is often used in tuberculosis. eHealthMe is studying from 20,174 Isoniazid users. Check the latest studies of Isoniazid.

What is Penicillin?

Penicillin has active ingredients of penicillin g potassium. It is often used in strep throat. eHealthMe is studying from 8,567 Penicillin users. Check the latest studies of Penicillin.



On Jul, 16, 2026

72 people who take Isoniazid and Penicillin together, and have interactions are studied.

Isoniazid and Penicillin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Isoniazid and Penicillin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Alcohol poisoning
  2. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  3. Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
  4. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  5. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  6. Suicide attempt
  7. Tooth disorder (tooth disease)
  8. Tooth fracture
  9. Drug eruption (adverse drug reaction of the skin)
  10. Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)

male:

  1. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
  2. International normalised ratio increased
  3. Blood glucose decreased
  4. Blood immunoglobulin a increased
  5. Blood immunoglobulin g increased
  6. Blood immunoglobulin m increased
  7. Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
  8. Confusional state
  9. Corneal reflex decreased (slow blinking)
  10. Dizziness

What are the common drug interactions of Isoniazid and Penicillin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
  2. Eosinophil percentage increased
  3. Hallucination, visual (seeing things that aren't there)
  4. Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes)
  5. Jaundice (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes)
  6. Lymphocyte percentage increased
  7. Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Overdose
  10. Psychomotor hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness)

10-19:

  1. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  2. Glomerulonephritis acute (rapid group of conditions that affect parts of the kidneys called glomeruli)
  3. Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
  4. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  5. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  6. Proteinuria (presence of protein in the urine)
  7. Pulmonary oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs)
  8. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  9. Type 2 lepra reaction

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Anogenital warts
  2. Blood hiv rna increased
  3. Kidney infection
  4. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  5. Viral load increased
  6. Anxiety
  7. Depression
  8. Humerus fracture (injury to the upper arm bone)
  9. Tooth loss
  10. Upper limb fracture

40-49:

  1. Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Abdominal pain upper
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Cardiac failure congestive
  6. Cough
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Drug hypersensitivity
  9. Drug ineffective
  10. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)

50-59:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)
  4. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  5. Loss of employment
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Rash
  9. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
  10. International normalised ratio increased

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 45 people, 62.50%
  2. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 24 people, 33.33%
  3. Abdominal Discomfort: 22 people, 30.56%
  4. Hiv Infection: 9 people, 12.50%
  5. Peripheral Vascular Disorder: 4 people, 5.56%
  6. Mycobacterial Infection: 4 people, 5.56%
  7. Abscess Neck (neck abscesses): 4 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isoniazid and penicillin g potassium (the active ingredients of Isoniazid and Penicillin, respectively), and Isoniazid and Penicillin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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