Antimicrobials
Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

Low
Excellent

Dosing

General Information

Uncomplicated cystitis in females with normal renal function.

Interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis especially with prolonged use.

Peripheral neuropathy.

Antacids decrease absorption.

Think of this drug as a urinary antiseptic.

Not recommended in males due to inadequate tissue penetration, especially with possible occult prostatitis.

Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Biliary penetration: None