Isoniazid and Glomerulonephritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glomerulonephritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Isoniazid (isoniazid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Pyrazinamide, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glomerulonephritis when taking Isoniazid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,852 people who have side effects when taking Isoniazid 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 Glomerulonephritis?

Glomerulonephritis (a group of conditions that affect parts of the kidneys called glomeruli) is found to be associated with 308 drugs and 446 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glomerulonephritis.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

19,852 people reported to have side effects when taking Isoniazid.
Among them, 20 people (0.1%) have Glomerulonephritis.

Could Isoniazid cause Glomerulonephritis?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Isoniazid when they have Glomerulonephritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Glomerulonephritis when taking Isoniazid? *

female: 11.76 %
male: 88.24 %

What is the age of people who have Glomerulonephritis when taking Isoniazid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Isoniazid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Glomerulonephritis? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 20.00%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 4 people, 20.00%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 3 people, 15.00%
Nephropathy Toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins): 3 people, 15.00%
Fever: 3 people, 15.00%
Interstitial Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney): 3 people, 15.00%
Bladder Outlet Obstruction (urological condition where the urine flow from the urinary bladder through the urethra is impeded): 3 people, 15.00%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 3 people, 15.00%
Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased: 2 people, 10.00%
Ejection Fraction Decreased (systolic heart failure): 2 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 3 people, 15.00%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 15.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 10.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 10.00%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 10.00%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 1 person, 5.00%
Latent Tuberculosis (hidden tuberculosis): 1 person, 5.00%
Granuloma (a small area of inflammation due to tissue injury): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ganguly, R. J., Abraham, R. R., Prasad, R., & Rao, B. C, "Hyperglycaemia induced by isoniazid preventive therapy", Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2018 Jan .
Ganguly, R. J., Abraham, R. R., Prasad, R., & Rao, B. C, "Hyperglycaemia induced by isoniazid preventive therapy", Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isoniazid (the active ingredients of Isoniazid) and Isoniazid (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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