NITROFURANTOIN

(NYE troe fue RAN toin) Brand: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin

What is the most significant information I must know about nitrofurantoin?

• You must not take nitrofurantoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe kidney malady, urination problems, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by nitrofurantoin.

• Do not take nitrofurantoin if you are in the recent 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.

• Till you take nitrofurantoin, speak your doctor if you have kidney malady, anemia, diabetes, an electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency, a genetic enzyme deficiency, or any type of debilitating disease.

• Take nitrofurantoin with food.

• Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends. Some antacids can create it harder for your body to absorb nitrofurantoin.

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Nitrofurantoin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have sudden chest pain, dry cough, or breathing problems.

What is nitrofurantoin?

• Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

• Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections.

• Nitrofurantoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking nitrofurantoin?

• You must not take nitrofurantoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

· severe kidney disease;

· a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking nitrofurantoin;

· if you are urinating smaller than normal or not at all; or

· if you are in the recent 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.

• To create certain you can safely take nitrofurantoin, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· kidney disease;

· anemia;

· diabetes;

· an electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency;

· glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or

· any type of debilitating disease.

• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child, unless it is used during the recent 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Nitrofurantoin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while you are taking nitrofurantoin.

How must I take nitrofurantoin?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Take nitrofurantoin with food.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. Measure the liquid with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• You may mix your liquid doze with water, milk, or fruit juice to create it easier to swallow. Drink the entire mixture right away.

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Nitrofurantoin is generally given for up to 1 week after lab trials show that the infection has cleared. Nitrofurantoin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• If you use this medicine long-term, your kidney, liver, and lung function will need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

• This medicine can reason you to have unusual results with determined urine glucose (sugar) trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using nitrofurantoin.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Do not freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking nitrofurantoin?

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medication to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

• Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends. Some antacids can create it harder for your body to absorb nitrofurantoin.

What are the possible side effects of nitrofurantoin?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using nitrofurantoin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

· shortness of breath, running out of breath easily;

· sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough or hack;

· fever, chills, body aches, unexplained weight loss;

· peripheral neuropathy - numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet;

· nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· pale skin, light bruising, confusion or weakness;

· patchy skin color, red spots, or a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

· severe headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, vision problems, pain behind your eyes.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· upset stomach, vomiting;

· mild diarrhea;

· rust-colored or brownish urine; or

· vaginal itching or discharge.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect nitrofurantoin?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· magnesium salicylate (Nuprin Backache, Doan's Pills);

· choline magnesium salicylate (Tricosal, Trilisate); or

· probenecid (Benemid) or another gout medications.

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with nitrofurantoin. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about nitrofurantoin.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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