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Page values for "Nitrofurantoin"

"Medicines" values

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringNitrofurantoin
brandStringMacrobid (monohydrate/macrocrystals), Macrodantin (macrocrystals), Furadantin (suspension)
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Antibacterials|Antibacterial]] [[:Category:Nitrofurans|Nitrofuran]] [[:Category:Urinary_anti-infectives|Urinary anti-infective]]
mechanismString
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-000008A1-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-000008A2-QINU`"'
starting_doseString100 mg PO BID × 5 days (Macrobid) for cystitis; 50-100 mg HS for chronic prophylaxis
preparationsString25 mg/5 mL suspension; 25, 50, 100 mg capsules (Macrodantin); 100 mg Macrobid capsule
fda_maxString400 mg/d (rarely used)
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetStringUrinary concentration adequate within hours
durationString12 hours (Macrobid)
halflifeString~20-60 minutes (plasma; not the relevant kinetic since urinary concentration matters)'"`UNIQ--ref-000008A3-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~90% (oral; food increases absorption)'"`UNIQ--ref-000008A4-QINU`"'
pregnancyString'''Avoid at term (38-42 weeks) and during labor''' (risk of neonatal hemolytic anemia, especially with G6PD deficiency); generally safe in earlier pregnancy.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US