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How Does Nitrofurantoin Work?
Drugmaker Ranbaxy is recalling all lots of Nitrofurantoin capsules, an antibiotic most-often used to treat urinary tract infections. A statement from the company said that some lots may not be in conformity to lab standards--which could mean an increased risk of nausea and vomiting.
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Macrodantin Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: NITROFURANTOIN - ORAL Pronounced: (NYE-trow-fyour-AN-toe-in) Uses This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract... Read more »
2 antibiotics linked to birth defects
Two antibiotics-- nitrofurantoins and sulfonamides, sometimes called "sulfa drugs"--have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects in a new... Read more »
Drug-induced cholestasis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced cholestasis is a slowing of the flow of bile from the liver that results from medication use. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Although antibiotics are the first treatment choice for urinary tract infections, antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, the most common cause of... Read more »
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency is a hereditary condition in which red blood cells break down when the body is exposed to... Read more »
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