Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name FURADANTIN Has Generic Salt :: Nitrofurantoin
- 2 FURADANTIN Is From Company Gsk Priced :: Rs. 10
- 3 FURADANTIN have Nitrofurantoin is comes under Sub class Urinary Antiseptics,Analgesics of Main Class Genito Urinary System
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Genito Urinary System Sub Medicine Class :: Urinary Antiseptics,Analgesics
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name FURADANTIN Has Generic Salt :: Nitrofurantoin
FURADANTIN Is From Company Gsk Priced :: Rs. 10
FURADANTIN have Nitrofurantoin is comes under Sub class Urinary Antiseptics,Analgesics of Main Class Genito Urinary System
Main Medicine Class:: Genito Urinary System Sub Medicine Class :: Urinary Antiseptics,Analgesics
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Nitrofurantoin | TAB | Rs. 10 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| FURADANTIN | Gsk | 100MG | 10 | Rs. 10 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Gsk :: FURADANTIN | Nitrofurantoin | Genito Urinary System | Urinary Antiseptics,Analgesics |
Indications for Drugs ::
Uncomplicated UTI
Drug Dose ::
Oral Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections Adult: 50-100 mg 4 times daily for 7 days. Dual-release preparation: 100 mg bid. Child: >3 mth and older children: 3 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses. Prophylaxis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections Adult: 50-100 mg at bedtime. Child: >3 mth and older children: 1 mg/kg once daily.
Contraindication ::
Severe renal impairment (anuria, oliguria, significantly elevated serum creatinine, CrCl <60 ml/min). Hypersensitivity to nitrofurans, G6PD deficiency, infants <3 mth. Pregnancy at term, during labour and delivery, or when the onset of labour is imminent. Drug Precautions ::
Elderly. Monitor hepatic and pulmonary function during prolonged therapy. Pre-existing pulmonary, hepatic, neurological, or allergic disorders, predisposition to peripheral neuropathy e.g. renal impairment, anaemia, DM, electrolyte imbalance, debility, vitamin B deficiency. Withdraw if signs of peripheral neuropathy occur. Lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhoea; headache, drowsiness, vertigo, dizziness, nystagmus, benign intracranial hypertension; rash, urticaria, pruritus, fever, sialadenitis, angioedema, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, pancreatitis, lupus-like syndrome, myalgia, arthralgia; acute pulmonary sensitivity reactions; megaloblastic anaemia, leucopenia, granulocytopenia or agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anaemia, haemolytic anaemia (in G6PD-deficient patients); transient alopecia; brownish discolouration of urine. Potentially Fatal: Peripheral polyneuropathy, hepatotoxicity, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Nitrofurantoin interferes with cell metabolism and cell wall synthesis by inhibiting several enzyme systems including acetyl coenzyme A. It is bactericidal to most gram-positive and gram-negative urinary tract pathogens.
Drug Interactions ::
Reduced excretion with probenecid or sulfinpyrazone. Absorption reduced by magnesium trisilicate. Antagonistic effects with quinolone antibacterials. Reduced effects with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors or urinary alkalinisers.
