Macrobid

Macrobid

Overview

Maocrobid remains one of the most popular medications prescribed for preventing the growth of bacteria leading to infections in the bladder. The important point to note is that Macrobid works its magic only in the case of bacterial infection. It finds itself quite important for the treatment of acute cystitis. But it is not effective for the treatment of viral infections like common cold or flu. Using Macrobid without any particular reason or an overdose could decrease its effectiveness.

 Mechanism

Macrobid finds application in the treatment of bacterial infection in the urinary tract. For the appropriate results, it should be swallowed as a whole.

Macrobid is sanctioned by the FDA to be used as in case of bacterial infections. But perinephric abscesses is not recommended to be treated with Macrobid.

The ingredients of a capsule of Macrobid are carbomer, corn starch, gelatin, lactose magnesium stearate, talc and titanium dioxide. Once in the stomach, these components find themselves fighting against the bacteria that has caused the infection. Each capsule has a capacity of 100mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25mg of macrocrystals and 75mg of monohydrate.

Morbid is used to prevent infections caused by bacteria. This way, development of drug resistant bacteria is reduced by using bacterial flavoproteins, which effects its conversion into reactive intermediates. The process of aerobic energy metabolism is enhanced because of this process.

How To Take Macrobid

Macrobid is to be ingested orally along with the food. It is recommended to be consumed twice a day, in the morning and in the night. The prescribed dosage of the physician should always be adhered to.

It should not be administered to infants less than a month old. It should not be used to treat infections other than the ones in the bladder.

For best results, be sure to consume the medication on time, and in the prescribed format everyday till recommended. Macrobid is available in  doses of 100mg, 200mg and 500mg. The physician would be the ideal person to decide the appropriate dose of the capsule.

There would be certain side-effects kuje swelling of lips, there could be some difficulty in breathing, a sudden pain in the chest, there could be a body ache or there could be an unexplained loss of weight. The physician should be consulted immediately.

Precautions

• Macrobid tablets should not be consumed with magnesium trisilicate that contains antacids.

• Intimate your doctor of all the allergies you have.
• Macrobid should not be used for treating any other medical complication.
• Keep the physician updated of all the complications arising out of the use of Macrobid.
• Do not stop taking the medicine till the entire course is completed even if symptoms of recovery are visible after a few days.

•  Macrobid could react adversely in case of patients hypersensitive to nitrofurantoin or those with a family history of cholestatic jaundice.