Macrobid Information
Macrobid
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic which is marketed under the following brand names; Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro and Urantoin. It is usually used in treating urinary tract infection. Like many other drugs, it is often used against E Coli.
Resistance to other antibiotics has led to increased interest in this agent.
It is sometimes described as being appropriate to use in pregnant patients (along with other agents such as sulfisoxazole or cephalexin). This is in contrast to agents such as trimethoprim and ciprofloxacin which may not be appropriate for pregnant women.
What's inside Macrobid
Macrobid Active Ingredients: nitrofurantoin monohydrate, nitrofurantoin, macrocrystals, details.| Macrobid Dosages & Strengths | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | Format | Route | Strength | Class |
| Macrobid macrocrystals-monohydrate 100 mg | capsule | oral | 1.0 each | OTC |
| Macrobid macrocrystals-monohydrate 100 mg | capsule | oral | 1.0 each | OTC |
Recent Macrobid Side Effects
Posted by mrc 1 day ago
I have an UTI doctor prescribed Macrobid, I have took 7 doses and feel like crap. I kinda thought it was from the Macrobid but thought it could have been something else like the flu. It started with feeling very tired, sleepy and headaches. Now I am nauseous, sore legs, shoulders and back of neck stiff, my eyes sting, hands and feet have burning sensation, abdominal cramps, bloating, body feels heavy and wore out, loose bowels, hot flashes, and very dry mouth. I hope I have took enough that I can stop the meds. I know you are supposed to take it all but I just cant go on like this. I'm done with it.
Posted by nsearch212 15 days ago
I am NOT taking my last dose of macrobid. I took my second to last dose for a UTI not even an hour ago and my heart keeps fluttering. I was laying on my side watching tv and then its like my heart was trying to leap out of my chest. It is sooo scary!! Im also getting terrible neck pains and headaches from this med. Im really worried can this med cause permanent heart damage?? It seems like every medication Im put on some crazy side effect ALWAYS happens.
Posted by eko44 16 days ago
Took the generic form of Macrobid for a UTI, had horrible stabbing pains in gut and diarrhea. A few days after I finished the course of meds, my hands and feet and groin itch!! It is driving me crazy. Am wondering if it eventually goes away or this is permanent!! If ANYONE has an answer, PLEASE respond!!
Macrobid in the News
Beneficiary and victim of the system: Sick child, no support ... but hope - Philadelphia Inquirer
Beneficiary and victim of the system: Sick child, no support ... but hopePhiladelphia Inquirer... her transplant - stemmed from the mother's having been prescribed an antibiotic, Macrobid, while she was breast-feeding 6-day-old Assiah in May 2008. ...and more »
Tue Jan 26 14:22:19 +0000 2010
Baby falls to floor during home delivery, mom sues hospital for ... - Southeast Texas Record
... to rule out pregnancy induced hypertension, and with only 'labor precautions' and a prescription for Macrobid given to plaintiff," the suit said. ...
Wed Nov 14 19:13:13 +0000 2007
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Macrobid Chemical Information
nitrofurantoin monohydrate
nitrofurantoin, macrocrystals
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