A patient treated with isoniazid develops peripheral neuropathy. Supplementation with which vitamin prevents this?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B6
Isoniazid causes pyridoxine (B6) deficiency, leading to neuropathy; supplementation prevents this effect.
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