Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

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Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

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Commercial Name: Macrobid

Active Ingredient: Nitrofurantoin

Production form: Pills

Utilization: Used to treat infections specific to the urinary tract (acute cystitis)

Available Dosages: 50 mg and 100 mg

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 30 pillen 30 pillen

88.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 60 pillen 60 pillen

111.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 90 pillen 90 pillen

135.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 120 pillen 120 pillen

158.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 180 pillen 180 pillen

205.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 240 pillen 240 pillen

316.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 270 pillen 270 pillen

339.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 100 mg 360 pillen 360 pillen

409.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 30 pillen 30 pillen

82.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 60 pillen 60 pillen

101.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 90 pillen 90 pillen

119.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 120 pillen 120 pillen

137.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 180 pillen 180 pillen

173.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 240 pillen 240 pillen

273.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 270 pillen 270 pillen

291.00 €

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) 50 mg 360 pillen 360 pillen

345.00 €

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Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

Common use

Macrobid is a wide spectrum antibiotic. It inhibits construction of a bacterial cell wall, synthesis of a bacterial DNA and RNA, proteins, inhibits aerobic metabolism. This medication is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract caused by E. Coli, Enterobacter cystitis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus, Klebsiella such as pyelitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, to prevent infections during urological surgeries, cystoscopy, catheterization. Macrobid is a sustained release macrocrystalline form of the antibiotic. Nitrofuranton is also available in a microcrystalline form (Furadantin), and a macrocrystalline form (Macrodantin). Absorption of the medication depends on the size of crystals and the presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage and directions

Take100 mg of Macrobid every 12 hours. Taking with a meal or milk increase its absorption and helps to avoid your stomach upset. The usual course of treatment continues for seven days. Follow all recommendations of your doctor. Do not stop or start this medication without your doctor's permission.

Precautions

Before to take Macrobid to inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, anaemia, diabetes, an electrolyte imbalance, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, vitamin B deficiency, any type of debilitating disease. This medication can change the results of urine glucose tests. This medication may cause diarrhoea if you have watery or bloody stools inform your doctor about. Do not take any antidiarrhea medication unless it was administered to you as diarrhoea may be a sign of a new infection.

Contraindications

Macrobid cannot be used in patients with kidney or liver failure, jaundice in history, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, acute porphyria, pregnancy, in children under 12 years of age. Breastfeeding should be interrupted when on Macrobid.

Possible side effect

The most common adverse reactions are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, allergic reactions (rash, itching), nausea, vomiting. In rare cases, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, pseudomembranous colitis, and abdominal pain may occur.

Drug interaction

High doses of probenecid (Benemid) or sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) can inhibit secretion by kidney channels and decrease urine levels of Macrobid. Consequently blood concentrations of Macrobid increases as well as the risk of toxicity. Antibacterial effect of Macrobid is reduced by nalidixic acid, while is absorption is decreased by antacids which contain magnesium trisilicate. Co-administration with quinolone antibiotics such as norfloxacin (Noroxin) reduces their effects.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time of your next dose. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include nausea or vomiting. If you suppose that too much of Macrobid was taken to seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature in a tight container, away from moisture and humidity.

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