NITROFURANTOIN

Overview

NITROFURANTOIN is a Schedule H1 drug.
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections.This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking medication unless your doctor tells you to stop. 

Usage

NITROFURANTOIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

NITROFURANTOIN is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of anemia, sugar, electrolyte problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney, liver, lung, nerve problems, porphyria, vitamin B deficiency, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight.
  • Rarely it may cause severe respiratory problems including death if you experience with symptoms like fever, chills, chest pain, unusual cough, trouble in breathing consult with your doctor immediately.

Common Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Hives, Skin Rash, Chills, Cough, Fever, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Abdomen Pain, Eyes Blindness, Confusion, Loose Motion, Eyes Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Disease Interactions

NITROFURANTOIN can interfere with: G6PD Deficiency, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hypocalcemia, Peripheral Neuropathy

Technical Classification

NITROFURANTOIN is categorized as: URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NITROFURANTOIN as Ingredient

FURABIT CAPNITROFURANTOIN
FURADANTIN 50MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
FURADANTIN TAB 100MGNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
FURENT 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
MACFURAN CAPNITROFURANTOIN
MARTIFUR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
MARTIFUR 50MG TAB MRNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
MARTIFUR MR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NEPHROGESIC TABPHENAZOPYRIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 MG, NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NFTOR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFNEXT 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTAS 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTAS 50MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
NIFTAS FC-TABNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTAS SR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTAS SR TABNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTAS TABNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CAPULENITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CP TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTRAN SUSPNITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML
NIFTRAN TM 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTY SR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTY SR TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFUTIN 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFUTIN 50MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
NITFUR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITRO 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITRO F 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROBACT 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROBACT 100MG CAPULENITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROBEST 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROFUR SR 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROSTAR 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROSTAR SR TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAPULENITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIBID 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIBID SR TABNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
URIFAST 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIFAST 25MG/5ML SUSPNITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML
URIFAST 50MG TAB DTNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
URIFAST CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
URIFAST CP 100MG CAPNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIFAST DT-TABNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
URIFAST SYPNITROFURANTOIN 25 MG
URIFUR 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URINIF 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URINIF 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIRON 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URITOP 100MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URITOP SUSPNITROFURANTOIN
UTAB TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
UTICHEK 10MG TAB SRNITROFURANTOIN 10.0 MG
XONIFT 100MG TABNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG