Antimicrobials
Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

Low
Excellent
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Dosing

General Information

Periodic liver and renal function tests with long term use, CBC.

Symptoms of pulmonary reaction.

Numbness/tingling of extremities.

Interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis especially with prolonged use.

Peripheral neuropathy.

Headache.

Antacids decrease absorption.

Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Biliary penetration: None