Antimicrobials
Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

Low
Excellent
$1/day

Dosing

General Information

Uncomplicated cystitis in females with normal renal function

Interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis esp. with prolonged use

Peripheral neuropathy

Antacids decrease absorption

Think of this drug as a urinary antiseptic.

Not recommended in males due to inadequate tissue penetration, esp. with possible occult prostatitis

Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1.0

Biliary penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Lung penetration: None

Urine penetration: Therapeutic