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Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Nitrofurantoin. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (21)
     Dyspnoea (4)Oedema Peripheral (4)Weight Decreased (3)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (21)
     Dyspnoea (4)Oedema Peripheral (4)Weight Decreased (3)more >>

Cases resulting in death (1)
     Pancreatic Carcinoma (1)Coagulopathy (1)Pulmonary Embolism (1)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (2)
     Dyspnoea (1)Anaphylactic Reaction (1)Pyrexia (1)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (14)
     Weight Decreased (3)Dyspnoea (3)Pulmonary Embolism (3)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (7)
     Blood Bilirubin Increased (2)Alanine Aminotransferase Increased (2)Pain (2)more >>

Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: 82 year old female, weighing 67.1 kg (147.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Anaphylactic Reaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 97 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: 97 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Compression Fracture, Post Procedural Complication, Delirium, Pulmonary Fibrosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Escherichia Urinary Tract Infection

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 50mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Escherichia Urinary Tract Infection

Other drugs received by patient: Fentanyl; Percocet; Tramadol HCL; Morphine; Prednisone; Aspirin; Zoloft; Lasix; K-DUR 10; Colace; Nexium; Lactulose; Diovan; Senokot; Oscal; NTP



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-10-08

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Hepatitis Cholestatic, Jaundice, Chromaturia, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2003-02-20

Dothiepin Hydrochloride
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2003-02-20

Nitrofurantoin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Disorder
    End date: 2003-02-20

Celecoxib
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    End date: 2003-02-20

Estrogens, Conjugated
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Menopausal Symptoms
    End date: 2003-02-20

Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium



Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-25

Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 111.1 kg (244.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatic Carcinoma, Coagulopathy, Sudden Death, Pulmonary Embolism, Blood Glucose Increased, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Benazepril (Benazepril); Buspirone HCL; Actos; Exelon; Zocor; Bicitra (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate)



Adverse event in 34 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-11

Patient: 34 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Nausea, Drug Hypersensitivity, Urticaria, Swollen Tongue, Hyperhidrosis, Hyperventilation, Auricular Swelling, Oedema Peripheral

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-27

Patient: 86 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Weight Decreased, Wrist Fracture, Upper Limb Fracture, Pain, Fall, Abdominal Pain Upper, Pancreatic Disorder, Oesophagitis, Dyspepsia, Oedema Peripheral, Laryngotracheal Oedema, Scapula Fracture, Dyspnoea, Dysphagia, Pancreatic Atrophy, Pain in Extremity, Rash, Pancreatic Insufficiency

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 78 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-06-21

Patient: 78 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nephritis Interstitial, Renal Impairment, Condition Aggravated

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 81 year old male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-06-21

Patient: 81 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Duodenal Ulcer

Suspect drug(s):
Dipyridamole

Nitrofurantoin

Salicylic Acid
    Dosage: low-dose



Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-19

Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 111.1 kg (244.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Embolism, Blood Glucose Increased, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Benazepril (Benazepril); Buspirone HCL; Actos; Exelon; Zocor; Bicitra (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate)



Adverse event in 84 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-15

Patient: 84 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Jaundice, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Oedema Peripheral, Hepatic Failure, Liver Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Start date: 2003-01-14
    End date: 2003-08-01

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Start date: 2004-09-09
    End date: 2005-11-09

Other drugs received by patient: Cardia; Cozaar; Coumadin; Lipitor



Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a pharmacist from Netherlands on 2007-06-12

Patient: 65 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Phaeochromocytoma, Neck Pain, Flank Pain, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Blood Pressure Fluctuation, Hypertension, Nervousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin

Other drugs received by patient: Ascal Cardio (Carbasalate Calcium); Labetalol HCL; Micardisplus (Hydrochlorothiazide, Telmisartan); Seretide Diskus (Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol Xinafoate); Atrovent (Ipratroprium Bromide)



Adverse event in 68 year old male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-15

Patient: 68 year old male, weighing 111.1 kg (244.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Succinate; Benazepril (Benazepril); Buspirone HCL; Actos; Exelon; Zocor; Bicitra (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate)



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-10

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Blood Bilirubin Unconjugated Increased, Chills, Pain, Urticaria, Headache, Constipation, Fatigue, Oedema, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Nausea, Hepatitis Acute, Haemorrhoids, Drug Hypersensitivity, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Jaundice Cholestatic, Eosinophil Count Increased, Discomfort, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Tremor, Faeces Pale, Flushing, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Urine Colour Abnormal, Ocular Icterus, Bilirubin Conjugated Increased, Influenza Like Illness

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cystitis
    Start date: 2006-08-11
    End date: 2006-08-13

Estradiol
    Dosage: 0.05 mg, qd, transdermal
    Indication: Oestrogen Replacement Therapy
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2006-08-01



Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-05-07

Patient: 86 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Scapula Fracture, Weight Decreased, Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Wrist Fracture, Pain in Extremity, Rash, Fall, Abdominal Pain Upper, Oedema Peripheral, Laryngeal Inflammation, Laryngotracheal Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 28 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-04-16

Patient: 28 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Malaise, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Nausea, Headache, Abortion Spontaneous

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin



Adverse event in 53 year old male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a physician from India on 2007-04-02

Patient: 53 year old male, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspepsia, Pyrexia, Candidiasis, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-20
    End date: 2007-02-26

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-27
    End date: 2007-03-06



Adverse event in 81 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-03-23

Patient: 81 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Singulair
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Asthma

Nitrofurantoin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cystitis
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2005-07-26

Other drugs received by patient: Lorazepam; Paroxetine Hydrochloride



Adverse event in receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-02-28

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Hepatic Failure

Suspect drug(s):
Acetaminophen

Phenytoin

Nefazodone HCL

Ibuprofen

Hydrocodone

Nitrofurantoin

Naproxen



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-02-09

Patient: 27 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Haemoptysis, Hypercapnia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Neutrophilia, Microcytic Anaemia, Pitting Oedema, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Hypoxia, Leukocytosis, Hyperdynamic Precordium, RED Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased, Pneumonitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin

Other drugs received by patient: Prednisone TAB



Adverse event in male receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2007-02-09

Patient: male, weighing 3.0 kg (6.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Congenital Hand Malformation, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Aldomet
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-12-27

Nitrofurantoin
    Start date: 2006-09-01

Fosfomycin
    Start date: 2006-08-01

Insulin Human, Isophane
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-12-27

Cyanocobalamin and Folic Acid
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-12-27

Potassium Iodide
    Start date: 2006-04-01
    End date: 2006-12-27



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Nitrofurantoin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-01-19

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 108.4 kg (238.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Arthralgia

Suspect drug(s):
Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection

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