Uritro 100 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Nitrofurantoin
Company Team pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Uritro 50 mg capsule Uritro 25 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections

Pharmacology

  • Specific for urinary tract infections
  • Highly soluble in urine
  • Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
  • Active against various bacteria

Dosage

  • Different doses for adults and children
  • Short-term and long-term therapy options
  • Dosage reduction for suppressive therapy
  • Therapy duration based on urine sterility

Administration

  • Should be taken with food

Interaction

  • Reduced absorption when taken with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Inhibition of renal tubular secretion with Uricosuric drugs

Contraindications

  • Anuria, oliguria, significant impairment of renal function
  • Pregnancy at 38-42 weeks, during labor and delivery
  • Known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

  • Frequent: nausea, headache, flatulence
  • Less frequent: diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, emesis, dizziness, drowsiness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Drug detected in human breast milk
  • Consideration for discontinuation of drug or nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue in case of pulmonary reactions
  • Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

  • Vomiting in cases of acute overdosage
  • Induction of emesis recommended

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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