i reed some awful stuff about nitrofurantoin and its side effects so now i dont know if i should take it or not?:S im really lost im scared that it might hurt the baby or something i need some adwice ASAP .........
2006-12-24 08:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
NITROFURANTOIN/NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTALS - ORAL
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It must not be used if you are near the end of your pregnancy (38-42 weeks), or at the time of labor and delivery. Doing so may cause a certain blood disorder (hemolytic anemia) in your baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
NITROFURANTOIN - ORAL
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. This medication should not be taken if you are at term (weeks 38-42 of pregnancy), near or at the time of delivery due to possible harm to the newborn, such as a certain blood problem (hemolytic anemia). Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This is the only information I could find on it. If you are worried about it you can call a Pharmacist or your doctor. Good luck
2006-12-24 08:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most people will say if the doc gave it to you it is safe but i think your concern is very wise. i do not know about that particular medication but i do know all medicine has some side affect and just because a doc gives it does not make it 100% safe. personally i would try getting rid of the uti by flushing your system first. such as drinking lots and lots of water and cranberry juice. if that does not work you may need to take the medicine. and from just taking it the one time it probably will have no ill effects but for possible future uti's i would definitely continue to drink water and cranberry juice as a preventative. i was prescribed codeine for a chest cold and told it was completely safe but come to find out it had never been tested on pregnant women and therefore how could they truly know. i had taken it and for 2 days and had some really strange and scary experiences with my pregnancy. i do not know if it was harmful considering i have not had the child as of yet. i am 7 months but all seems well since i quit taking the medicine. anyway if your instincts are telling you not to take it then do not take it. follow your gut feelings they are usually accurate.
2006-12-24 08:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-05 23:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor obviously knows that you are pregnant, and we have faith in our doctors because of the oath they take to first do no harm. I don't think he would have given you a medicine that would knowingly cause harm to your baby....especially since all medications have potentially dangerous side effects. However, if you have serious doubts, call your ob/gyn and ask them, or try calling a pharmacy and talking to them. They are very knowlegable about drugs and their side effects.
2006-12-24 08:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by iceprincess_12_04 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is also called Macrobid. It is safe. I took it when I was preg. I had LOTS of UTIs.
2006-12-24 08:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a pharmacist and ask or call and talk with the answering service for your doctor.
2006-12-24 08:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know personally. But if your doctor prescribed it to you, and they know you're pregnant, it should be fine.
2006-12-24 08:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is a definite safe tab for you and your baby.
About nitrofurantoin,
Prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by susceptible gram-negative and some gram-positive organisms including E. coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Enterococa, and S. aureus; Pseudomonas, Serratia, and most species of Proteus are generally resistant to nitrofurantoin.
About side effects, none, a safe drug during pregnancy. Details, while it is safe.
Urinary tract infections are common during pregnancy, and the most common causative organism is Escherichia coli. Asymptomatic bacteriuria can lead to the development of cystitis or pyelonephritis. All pregnant women should be screened for bacteriuria and subsequently treated with antibiotics such as nitrofurantoin, sulfisoxazole or cephalexin. Ampicillin should no longer be used in the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria because of high rates of resistance. Pyelonephritis can be a life-threatening illness, with increased risk of perinatal and neonatal morbidity. Recurrent infections are common during pregnancy and require prophylactic treatment. Pregnant women with urinary group B streptococcal infection should be treated and should receive intrapartum prophylactic therapy. (Am Fam Physician 2000;61:713-21.)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently encountered in the family physician's office. UTIs account for approximately 10 percent of office visits by women, and 15 percent of women will have a UTI at some time during their life. In pregnant women, the incidence of UTI can be as high as 8 percent.1,2 This article briefly examines the pathogenesis and bacteriology of UTIs during pregnancy, as well as patient-oriented outcomes. We review the diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria, acute cystitis and pyelonephritis, plus the unique issues of group B streptococcus and recurrent infections.
Pathogenesis
Pregnant women are at increased risk for UTIs. Beginning in week 6 and peaking during weeks 22 to 24, approximately 90 percent of pregnant women develop ureteral dilatation, which will remain until delivery (hydronephrosis of pregnancy). Increased bladder volume and decreased bladder tone, along with decreased ureteral tone, contribute to increased urinary stasis and ureterovesical reflux.1 Additionally, the physiologic increase in plasma volume during pregnancy decreases urine concentration. Up to 70 percent of pregnant women develop glycosuria, which encourages bacterial growth in the urine. Increases in urinary progestins and estrogens may lead to a decreased ability of the lower urinary tract to resist invading bacteria. This decreased ability may be caused by decreased ureteral tone or possibly by allowing some strains of bacteria to selectively grow.1,3 These factors may all contribute to the development of UTIs during pregnancy.
Bacteriology
The organisms that cause UTIs during pregnancy are the same as those found in nonpregnant patients. Escherichia coli accounts for 80 to 90 percent of infections. Other gram-negative rods such as Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae are also common. Gram-positive organisms such as group B streptococcus and Staphylococcus saprophyticus are less common causes of UTI. Group B streptococcus has important implications in the management of pregnancy and will be discussed further. Less common organisms that may cause UTI include enterococci, Gardnerella vaginalis and Ureaplasma ureolyticum.1,4,5
Diagnosis and Treatment of UTIs
UTIs have three principle presentations: asymptomatic bacteriuria, acute cystitis and pyelonephritis. The diagnosis and treatment of UTI depends on the presentation.
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Significant bacteriuria may exist in asymptomatic patients. In the 1960s, Kass6 noted the subsequent increased risk of developing pyelonephritis in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria. Significant bacteriuria has been historically defined as finding more than 105 colony-forming units per mL of urine.7 Recent studies of women with acute dysuria have shown the presence of significant bacteriuria with lower colony counts. This has not been studied in pregnant women, and finding more than 105 colony-forming units per mL of urine remains the commonly accepted standard. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common, with a prevalence of 10 percent during pregnancy.6,8 Thus, routine screening for bacteriuria is advocated.
Untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria leads to the development of symptomatic cystitis in approximately 30 percent of patients and can lead to the development of pyelonephritis in up to 50 percent.6 Asymptomatic bacteriuria is associated with an increased risk of intrauterine growth retardation and low-birth-weight infants.9 The relatively high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy, the significant consequences for women and for the pregnancy, plus the ability to avoid sequelae with treatment, justify screening pregnant women for bacteriuria.
2006-12-24 08:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Chet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if anything ask your docter
2006-12-24 08:26:37 · answer #9 · answered by cdouglas275 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋