A patient on antitubercular therapy develops peripheral neuropathy. Which supplement should have been co-administered to prevent this side effect?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Isoniazid promotes the excretion of pyridoxine and competes with it for essential metabolic reactions. Supplementation with Vitamin B6 is necessary to prevent isoniazid-induced peripheral neuropathy, especially in high-risk patients.
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