Nitrofur SR 50 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 120.00)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Nitrofurantoin |
Company | Aci limited |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
- Susceptible bacteria: Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species
Pharmacology
- Antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections
- High solubility in urine
- May impart a brown color to urine
- Inactivation or alteration of bacterial ribosomal proteins and macromolecules
- Activity against Gram-Positive Aerobes
- Activity against Gram-Negative Aerobes
Dosage
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for children over 12 years
- Different dosages for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Dosage for long-term suppressive therapy
- Dosage for genito-urinary surgical prophylaxis
- Dosage for pediatric patients
Administration
- Should be taken with food
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
- Reduction of absorption when administered with certain drugs
- Inhibition of renal tubular secretion by certain drugs
Contraindications
- Anuria
- Oliguria
- Significant impairment of renal function
- Pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks, during labor and delivery
- Known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Emesis
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Detection in human breast milk
- Potential adverse reactions in nursing infants
- Consideration for drug continuation during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinuation in case of pulmonary reactions
- Avoidance of antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate
Overdose Effects
- Occasional incidents of acute overdosage
- Symptoms may include vomiting
- Recommendation for induction of emesis
Therapeutic Class
- Systemic Urinary Anti-infective
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
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