Nitrofurantoin Flashcards

1
Q

What is the action of nitrofurantoin

A

Disrupts RNA synthesis

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2
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What 2 conditions is nitrofurantoin used in

A

Lower UTI

Polynephritis

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3
Q

What type of bacteria does nitrofurantoin affect

A

Gram + cocci

Gram - bacilli

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4
Q

Name 4 examples of bacteria that nitrofurantoin effect

A

Streptococcus

Listeria

E.coli

Klebsiella

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5
Q

What is contraindicated in nitrofurantoin

A

Acute Porphyrias

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