Supplements of _____ are usually given to patients receiving the antituberculosis drug isoniazid.

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Patients who receive isoniazid have an increased risk of vitamin B6 deficiency because isoniazid inhibits the formation of pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6. Therefore, supplementing with vitamin B6 may be necessary to prevent neuropathy or other neurological symptoms. None of the other answer choices are specifically linked to isoniazid use.

Supplements of _____ Are Usually Given to Patients Receiving the Antituberculosis