Antimicrobials
Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

Low
Moderate
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Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Does not provide adequate systemic concentrations for treatment of systemic infections (i.e urosepsis, pyelonephritis); appropriate for uncomplicated and complicated cystitis.

Reduced efficacy in patients with severe renal impairment.

Contraindicated in infants less than 1 month of age (risk of hemolytic anemia), moderate-severe renal impairment, G-6-PD deficiency.

Do not use near term in pregnancy.