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Taking Niftran For Prostatitis. Have Hypertension, Thyroid, Had Prostate Surgery. Continue Medicine?

Sir, My urologist has prescribed Niftran 100 one cap daily for Prostatitis/UTI after urine culture. My Creatinine also remains around 2.5 from 2009. My prostate operation has also been done. I am taking this medicine from last 3-4 months. Please suggest me how long it can be taken safely. My age is 66Y and I also have Hypertension and thyroid.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013
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hi

nitrofurantooin side effects

Hepatic reactions: Rare, but severe and sometimes fatal hepatic reactions (eg, cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis) have been associated with use (onset may be insidious); discontinue immediately if hepatitis occurs. Monitor liver function tests periodically.



• Peripheral neuropathy: Has been associated with peripheral neuropathy (rare); risk may be increased in patients with anemia, renal impairment, diabetes, vitamin B deficiency, debilitating disease, or electrolyte imbalance; use caution.



• Pulmonary toxicity: Acute, subacute, or chronic (usually after 6 months of therapy) pulmonary reactions (possibly fatal) have been observed; if these occur, discontinue therapy immediately. Monitor closely for malaise, dyspnea, cough, fever, radiologic evidence of diffuse interstitial pneumonitis or fibrosis.



• Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) and pseudomembranous colitis; CDAD has been observed >2 months postantibiotic treatment.

so no important side effects exist for 1 month use of niftran.....and no important interaction with ur drugs

take care
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Taking Niftran For Prostatitis. Have Hypertension, Thyroid, Had Prostate Surgery. Continue Medicine?

hi nitrofurantooin side effects Hepatic reactions: Rare, but severe and sometimes fatal hepatic reactions (eg, cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis) have been associated with use (onset may be insidious); discontinue immediately if hepatitis occurs. Monitor liver function tests periodically. • Peripheral neuropathy: Has been associated with peripheral neuropathy (rare); risk may be increased in patients with anemia, renal impairment, diabetes, vitamin B deficiency, debilitating disease, or electrolyte imbalance; use caution. • Pulmonary toxicity: Acute, subacute, or chronic (usually after 6 months of therapy) pulmonary reactions (possibly fatal) have been observed; if these occur, discontinue therapy immediately. Monitor closely for malaise, dyspnea, cough, fever, radiologic evidence of diffuse interstitial pneumonitis or fibrosis. • Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) and pseudomembranous colitis; CDAD has been observed 2 months postantibiotic treatment. so no important side effects exist for 1 month use of niftran.....and no important interaction with ur drugs take care