Nitrofurantoin Flashcards
1
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mechanism of nitrofurantoin
A
inhibit carbohydrate metabolism enzymes –> inhibit CW synthesis
2
Q
main indication of furantoin
A
UTIs (E coli)
3
Q
contraindications of nitrofurantoin
A
- acute porphyria
- G6PD deficiency
- <3m old
4
Q
SEs nitrofurantoin
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- p neuropathy
- pulm fibrosis
- haemolytic anaemia
5
Q
excretion of nitrofurantoin
A
urine & faeces
6
Q
px info furantoin
A
brown urine
