Macrodantin Side Effects

Side effects of Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin  include:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Loss of appetite
• Vertigo
• Stomach pain
• Jaundice
• General malaise
• Blue skin
• Dark urine
• Severe allergic reaction
• diarrhea

If you have experienced any of these Macrodantin side effects, contact your doctor. They could be indicative of more severe problems. For any symptoms or side effects that have not been listed here, or for previous severe reactions that you have had to Macrodantin, fill out our report a bad drug form.

Warnings & Recalls for Macrodantin

Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin  has a black box warning issued by the FDA indicating that taking the drug for 6 months or longer may lead to a heightened risk of severe pulmonary reactions. In order to avoid possibly life-threatening side effects, special precautions should be taken with the following:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Do not use in children under one year of age. Doing so may lead to hemolytic anemia
• The elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the side effects of Macrodantin
• Persons with Kidney problems
• Persons with Liver problems
• If you take Benemid or Anturane, speak to your doctor before taking Macrodantin. These medications may block your kidney’s ability to eliminate Macrodantin, thus causing a higher concentration of the drug in your system leading to possible overdose.
• Antacids should be avoided as they may block absorption of Macrodantin and diminish the antibacterial effects of the drug.
• Speak to a doctor about any blood or nerve problems that you have had before taking Macrodantin.

Macrodantin Treatment and Use

Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication used to treat urinary tract infections. This medication is also sold under the names Furadantin and Macrobid. Macrodantin works by destroying bacteria sensitive to the antibiotic nitrofurantoin:  E. Coli, enterobacter cystitis, enterococcus, klebsiella, and staphylococcus aureus. This medication, and others like it affect only bacteria, as such, it should not be used to treat viruses like the flu or common cold.

Macrodantin comes in tablet form and oral suspension (liquid). You should take Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin) by mouth with food and as directed by your physician.

Your doctor will take into consideration the ailment effecting you, your age, medical history, and various other factors to determine the right dosage for you. If you have any questions or concerns about Macrodantin please speak to your healthcare provider at once.

Other Names for Macrodantin

Brand name:

• Macrodantin

Generic:

• nitrofurantoin

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