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January 2016 Moms
jmejai1012
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UTI
jmejai1012
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Anyone else have to take Nitrofurantoin for a UTI ?
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ashin121 member
The antibiotic given depends on the urine culture - specifically based on which bacteria grew out. So others might get different antibiotics based on the urine culture. Macrobid in general is first line for uncomplicated uti. It Will cover the most common bacteria that causes uti. It's pregnancy category b - so pretty safe. It mainly concentrates in the bladder/urine to kill the bacteria. Don't be alarm if your urine is orange while taking it. Complete the whole course even if you feel better to make sure all the bacteria is killed off. (source : I'm a pharmacist) feel better!
Re: UTI
WHAT IS NITROFURANTOIN?
Nitrofurantoin is an anti-bacterial that is used to treat urinary tract infections caused by many gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria.
This medication works by interfering with the bacterial metabolism of carbohydrate and also disrupting the formation of the bacterial cell wall.
Three forms are available: a microcrystalline form (Furadantin®), a macrocrystalline form (Macrodantin®), and a sustained release macrocrystalline form used twice daily (Macrobid®). The macrocrystalline form is more slowly absorbed than the microcrystalline version and is useful for patients who have difficulty tolerating this second type of medication.
I had very mild discomfort when I had sex but I actually thought that was because of the pregnancy! Besides that I had no symptoms and only found out because of the samples they took during my intake. I hear it is very common so that's why they check everyone. No need to worry as long as you're taking your antibiotics.