Nitrofurantoin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the action of nitrofurantoin
A
Disrupts RNA synthesis
2
Q
What 2 conditions is nitrofurantoin used in
A
Lower UTI
Polynephritis
3
Q
What type of bacteria does nitrofurantoin affect
A
Gram + cocci
Gram - bacilli
4
Q
Name 4 examples of bacteria that nitrofurantoin effect
A
Streptococcus
Listeria
E.coli
Klebsiella
5
Q
What is contraindicated in nitrofurantoin
A
Acute Porphyrias