Question
The patient was diagnosed with bronchitis due to a light cough and was prescribed 7 doses of traditional Chinese medicine and Isoniazid. After 20 days of discontinuing the medication, the patient is worried about the possible side effects of re-taking Isoniazid.
Answer
Isoniazid is an anti-tuberculosis drug, typically used in the treatment of tuberculosis. For non-tuberculosis-related light coughs, it is advisable to consider using antibiotics with fewer side effects, such as cephalosporins or penicillin derivatives. The patient should be diagnosed for pulmonary tuberculosis and treated accordingly with drugs such as rifampin and pyrazinamide tablets.