Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) is a specific antidote for a seizure-inducing overdose of which drug?
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Correct answer: Isoniazid
Isoniazid interferes with the production of GABA by inhibiting the enzyme that requires Vitamin B6 as a cofactor. Administering pyridoxine restores GABA levels and stops the resulting seizures.
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