Uncomplicated cystitis
Antacids decrease absorption.
Contraindicated in patients with anuria, oliguria, or significant impairment of renal function.
Do NOT use for treatment of infections outside of the lower urinary tract - nitrofurantoin does not reach adequate concentrations outside of the urine.
Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: None
CSF penetration: None
Biliary penetration: None