NITROFURANTOIN

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Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It's used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and kidney infections. When you take nitrofurantoin, your body quickly filters it out of your blood and into your pee.

What drug class is Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin belongs to a class of drugs called antimicrobials or antibiotics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. Nitrofurantoin helps kill the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections.

What is Nitrofurantoin used for

It's used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI s), including cystitis and kidney infections. When you take nitrofurantoin , your body quickly filters it out of your blood and into your pee. This is useful if you have a urinary tract infection because it means the medicine is concentrated at the site of infection.

When should I take Nitrofurantoin

If you're taking nitrofurantoin twice a day, leave 12 hours between each dose – for example, at 8am and 8pm. If you're taking it 4 times a day, this will usually be first thing in the morning, at about midday, late in the afternoon, and at bedtime. Generally, it's better to take nitrofurantoin with a meal or snack.

What is the action of Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is activated inside bacteria by reduction via the flavoprotein nitrofurantoin reductase to unstable metabolites, which disrupt ribosomal RNA, DNA and other intracellular components. It is bactericidal, especially to bacteria present in acid urine.

What are the side effects of Nitrofurantoin

  • headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness
  • gas, indigestion, loss of appetite
  • nausea, vomiting
  • muscle or joint pain
  • rash, itching; or
  • temporary hair loss

What is the meaning of Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication used to treat bladder infections , ear infections, and minor skin infections, but is not as effective for kidney infections. It is available as a generic medication.

What is the indication of Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is specifically indicated for the treatment of infections when due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci , Citrobacter , Klebsiella and Enterobacter. Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) - 50 mg four times daily for seven days

what is the contraindication of Nitrofurantoin

diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria. diabetes. glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy.








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