nitrofurotoin Flashcards
1
Q
use
A
UTI first line
2
Q
MOA
A
metabolised by enzyme in bacteraia where the active metabolite damages bacterial DNA and causes cell death
both gram neg and pos
3
Q
AE
A
rash, hypersensitivity gi upset dark yellow brown urine pulkmonary reaction false urinary glucose
4
Q
CI
A
pregnancy acute porphyria G6PDdeficency diabetes vitb12 deficiency anaemia
5
Q
DI
A
none but ca take with milk or food to reduce gi symptoms
