Description
Doctors may prescribe Martifur 100 mg for the treatment of acute or recurrent lower urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Approved by the US FDA, Nitrofurantoin, the active ingredient in Martifur belongs to a group of medications known as antibiotics. The medicine helps to kill the bacteria responsible for causing urinary tract infections. It is extremely effective for long term prevention of urinary tract infections. The antibiotic drug is only proven to treat or prevent infections that are known to caused by bacteria.
Product Description
Damage to liver is a frequent side effect associated with the use of Martifur tablets. Your doctor may or may not recommend Martifur 100 mg for use during pregnancy. Before you start the treatment, is always important to discuss the risks and benefits of using the antibacterial medicine with your doctor. Nursing mothers should not use nitrofurantoin unless necessary or advised by the doctor. The antibiotic medication may interact with other medications such as vitamins, or other herbal drugs you may be using for other medical conditions. Interactions may change the way your antibiotic works. To help avoid interactions, you should manage all your medicines carefully with the help of a doctor. Drugs you should not use with Nitrofurantoin include antacids especially those contain magnesium trisilicate, probenecid and sulfinpyrazone. The kidneys of older adults may not work as they used to in their early years. This cause the body to process medicines more slowly. As a result, the medicine stays for a longer duration in the system which increases the risk of adverse effects. If you are above 65 years of age, nitrofurantoin may not for you. Also, you should take doctor’s advice.
Side Effects
Martifur tablets may cause drowsiness. It may cause other unwanted effects. The more common side effects associated with the use of Nitrofurantoin are vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, numbness in your hands and feet. If these side effects are mild and disappear within a few days of using the medication. In case, they are more severe, speak to your doctor. Other serious side effects may include lung inflammation, nerve damage, and red blood cell damage.
How to Use
Your dosage and how often you need to take the medicine will depend on certain factors including your age, condition being treated, and other medical condition (if you have). The drug come with serious side effects if you do not take it as per your doctor’s advice. Consult your doctor if the instruction given on prescription are not clear. Always take the medications exactly as your doctor has told you.
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