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Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections. It works by interfering with various chemical processes in the bacteria, which results in the death of the bacteria. Nitrofurantoin may also be used for other...
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Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is used for: Treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
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Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin, an antibacterial drug, is prescribed for the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by certain strains of bacteria.
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Nitrofurantoin Capsules
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals is a hard gelatincapsule containing the equivalent of 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals, USP and 75 mg of nitrofurantoin monohydrate,...
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Nitrofurantoin
May interfere with bacterial cell wall formation and bacterial duplication. Inhibits bacterial carbohydrate metabolism. Bacteriostatic in low concentrations; bactericidal at higher concentrations.
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See also: Bladder Infection, Prevention of Bladder infection

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