NFT 100 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Nitrofurantoin
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Nft 25 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
  • Caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter species

Pharmacology

  • Specific for urinary tract infections
  • Highly soluble in urine
  • Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
  • Active against various bacteria including Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Citrobacter

Dosage

  • Different dosages for adults and children
  • Variety of dosage forms including tablets, capsules, and suspension
  • Dosage levels for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, long-term suppressive therapy, and prophylaxis

Administration

  • Should be taken with food

Interaction

  • Reduced absorption when concomitantly administered with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Inhibition of renal tubular secretion by Uricosuric drugs such as Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Frequent adverse events including nausea, headache, and flatulence
  • Less common adverse events such as diarrhea, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Detected in human breast milk in trace amounts

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue if acute, sub-acute, or chronic pulmonary reactions occur
  • Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

  • Acute overdosage may result in vomiting
  • Emesis induction is recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Systemic Urinary Anti-infective

Storage Conditions

  • Do not store above 30°C
  • Keep away from light and out of the reach of children

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