Nitrofurantoin Side Effects

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Trade Name: Macrodantin, Furadantin
Generic Names: Nitrofurantoin
 
Side effects of Nitrofurantoin:
Gastrointestinal Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Neurological Dizziness, drowsiness
Cardiac  
Skin Pruritus, urticaria
Genitourinary Brown discoloration of urine
Hematologic Hemolytic anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency
Pulmonary Pulmonary fibrosis
Systemic Hair loss, fever, chills, malaise
Pharmacology of Nitrofurantoin:
Question:
How is Nitrofurantoin metabolized?
Answer:
Nitrofurantoin is excreted by the kidneys.

These side effects of Nitrofurantoin are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Nitrofurantoin. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.