AA Pharma Nitrofurantoin

AA Pharma Nitrofurantoin

nitrofurantoin

Manufacturer:

AA Pharma

Distributor:

Pharmaforte
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Nitrofurantoin
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 50-100 mg qds for at least 1 wk & for at least 3 days after sterility of the urine is obtained.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Anuria, oliguria or significant renal impairment (CrCl <40 mL/min). Pregnancy. Infant <1 mth.
Special Precautions
Not indicated for associated renal cortical or perinephric abscesses or prostatitis. Induced hemolytic anemia of the primaquine-sensitivity type. G6PD deficiency. Discontinue use in any sign of hemolysis. May enhance occurrence of peripheral neuropathy w/ predisposing conditions (eg, renal impairment, anemia, diabetes, electrolyte imbalance, vit B deficiency & debilitating disease); discontinue use if numbness or tingling occurs. Women of childbearing potential. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Anorexia, nausea, emesis; acute, subacute or chronic pulmonary sensitivity reactions; maculopapular, erythematous, eczematous eruption, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema; anaphylaxis, asthmatic attack (in patients w/ history of asthma), cholestatic jaundice, fever, arthralgia; hemolytic anemia, granulocytopenia, eosinophilia, megaloblastic anemia; peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, nystagmus, drowsiness; transient alopecia.
Drug Interactions
Do not administer concomitantly w/ drugs which may produce impaired renal function.
MIMS Class
Other Antibiotics / Urinary Antiseptics
ATC Classification
J01XE01 - nitrofurantoin ; Belongs to the class of nitrofuran derivative antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
AA Pharma Nitrofurantoin tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
100's
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