Macrobid (NITRO-FURANTOIN)

Macrobid Information

Macrobid is an antibacterial agent, which is used primarily in treating urinary tract infections. Macrobid is known as Macrodantin in the UK.

Macrobid Indications

Macrobid is primarily used in treating urinary tract infections. Macrobid may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Macrobid is not specified for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses.

Macrobid Warnings

Macrobid may not be well-suited if you have the following conditions:

• Anuria
• Oliguria
• significant impairment of renal function

Macrobid belongs to FDA pregnancy category B, which means that it is not known to cause any defects or harm to an unborn infant. However, do not take Macrobid without your doctor’s permission when you are pregnant.

Macrobid is known to pass to breast milk and therefore to a nursing infant. Do not take Macrobid if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.

Do not use more of Macrobid than what your doctor has prescribed to prevent overdose and other undesirable reactions.

Macrobid Intake Guidelines

Macrobid should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand, ask your pharmacist, nurse or physician to explain those matters to you.

Macrobid should be taken in with food to prevent unwanted adverse effects.

Make sure to follow all of your doctor’s instructions when taking Macrobid to ensure the maximum effects of the product.

Macrobid Dosage

Dosage of Macrobid should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Macrobid so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Macrobid Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Macrobid almost always include nausea. Take in large amounts of water if overdose of Macrobid is suspected and seek immediate medical attention or call poison control. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Macrobid Missed Dose

Doses of Macrobid should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Macrobid unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Macrobid Side Effects

Macrobid may have any of the following side effects or allergic reactions:

• Diarrhea
• Dyspepsia
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• emesis
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Amblyopia
• Acute pulmonary hypersensitivity reaction
• Pruritus
• Urticaria
• Alopecia
• Fever
• Chills
• Malaise
• Sialadenitis
• Pancreatitis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Asthenia
• Vertigo
• Nystagmus
• Benign intracranial hypertension
• Confusion
• Depression
• optic neuritis
• psychotic reaction
• chronic, sub acute, or acute pulmonary hypersensitivity reactions
• Hepatitis
• cholestatic jaundice
• chronic active hepatitis
• hepatic necrosis
• Exfoliative dermatitis
• erythema multiforme
• malaise
• dyspnea on exertion
• cough
• altered pulmonary function

If you experience any of these side effects, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Macrobid. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Macrobid.

Macrobid Drug Reactions

Macrobid may react with the following drugs:

• Antacids containing magnesium trisilicate
• Uricosuric drugs such as Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone

Other drugs my also interact with Macrobid. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Macrobid including over the counter prescriptions such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.

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