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Urinary tract infection (UTI) facts
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the urethra, bladder, ureters, or the kidneys, which comprise the urinary tract.
- E. coli bacteria cause the majority of UTIs, but many other bacteria, fungi, and parasites may also cause UTIs.
- Females have a higher risk for UTIs than most males, probably because of their anatomy; other risk factors for UTIs include any condition that may impede urine flow (e.g., enlarged prostate, congenital urinary tract abnormalities, and inflammation). Patients with catheters or those who undergo urinary surgery and men with enlarged prostates are at higher risk for UTIs.
- Symptoms and signs of UTI vary somewhat depending on sex, age, and the area of the urinary tract that is infected; some unique symptoms develop depending on the infecting agent.
- UTIs are diagnosed usually by isolating and identifying the urinary pathogen from the patient; there a...
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Macrobid Drug Center
Medical Author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) is an antibacterial drug used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections caused by Escherichia coli or Staphyloccocus saprophyticus strains of bacteria that are sensitive to this drug. The drug is available as a generic under the name nitrofurantoin. Macrobid should not be used for pyelonephritis (kidney infections) or other deep tissue infections such as perinephric abscesses. Common side effects are nausea, headaches and gas (flatulence).
Macrodid is available in 100 mg tablets for use in children >12 years old and adults. Macrobid should not be used in infants and its use in children <12 years old and pregnant females is not well documented. Lactating females should not use Macrobid. Infrequent but serious side effects include ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis, nystagmus, blood cell alterations and pulmonary complications such as pulmonary hypertension, swelling and short of breath. Some serious side effects appear only after long –term use of the drug. Also, chronic use to suppress urinary infections may allow other bacteria to proliferate and cause infections. Patients with blood or liver problems should avoid Macrobid use. Magnesium trisilicate, found in antacids reduces the adsorption of Macrobid.
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What is Prescribing information?
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Macrobid Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is indicated only for the treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Nitrofurantoin is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) and other antibacterial drugs, Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Macrobid Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- shortness of breath, running out of breath easily;
- fever, chills, cough, chest pain;
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- pale skin, easy bruising, confusion or weakne...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Macrobid Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (e.g., kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).
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