Antimicrobials
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)

Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)

Low
Excellent
~$1.60/day

Dosing

General Information

Uncomplicated cystitis in females with normal renal function.

Interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis especially 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, especially with possible occult prostatitis.

Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran

Pregnancy category: B - up to 38 weeks (contraindicated at term)

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Biliary penetration: None