What is nitrofurantoin-macro and its side effects?

Question

I just recently started taking nitrofurantoin-macro 100 mg this is the second time in the last month. For some reason my bladder infection won't go away. Could someone give me some suggestions> I have had this infection for almost 2 months.

Answer 1

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Sometimes a persistent bladder infection could actually be something else, like chlamydia. You might need a stronger, broad-spectrum antibiotic like Cipro.

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9 years in pharmacy

Answer 2

The drug is used primarily for UTI (Urinary tract infections). Actually it's an "old" drug- it's been around quite a while (Cipro and Levaquin are more commjonly prescribed these days for UTI). Common side effects can include nausea, anorexia and dermatitis. The biggest side effect one should watch for is pulmonary distress including acute, subacute and chronic pulmonary reactions. Hepatic reactions have been reported but are rare.