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See also: Macrobid, Macrodantin
Fosfomycin for Urinary Tract Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jul 18, 1997 (Issue 1005)
Nitrofurantoin − generic price 50 mg q.i.d. x 7 d 16.68
Macrodantin (Procter & Gamble) 22.52
Macrobid (Procter ...
Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used parenterally in Europe for many years, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as fosfomycin tromethamine (Monurol - Forest) for single-dose oral treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.
Alternatives to Fluoroquinolones
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jun 06, 2016 (Issue 1496)
of resistance among E. coli
is nitrofurantoin. A single dose of fosfomycin, which
has a broad spectrum ...
The FDA has announced that it is requiring changes in
the labeling of systemic fluoroquinolones to warn that
the risk of serious adverse effects, including tendinitis,
peripheral neuropathy and CNS effects, generally outweighs
their benefit for the treatment of acute sinusitis,
acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and uncomplicated
urinary tract infections. For these infections, the
new labels will recommend reserving fluoroquinolones
for patients with no other treatment options.
Drugs for Urinary Tract Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jul 23, 2012 (Issue 1395)
160/800 mg (1 DS tablet) bid
Bactrim DS, Septra DS, x 3 days
and others
Nitrofurantoin monohydrate ...
The most recent guidelines from the Infectious
Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and its European
counterpart on the choice of antimicrobials for treatment
of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in
non-pregnant women focus on the unnecessary use of
fluoroquinolones to treat uropathogens that are
increasingly becoming resistant to them. Resistance
of Escherichia coli to ciprofloxacin in the US has
increased from 3% in 2000 to 17.1% in 2010.
Addendum: Cost of Drugs for Acute Cystitis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Aug 20, 2012 (Issue 1397)
(lowest co-pay) of insurance company
formularies.
Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals ...
A reader suggested that our July 23 article on Drugs for Urinary Tract Infection (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2012; 54:57)1 should have included information on the cost of the drugs we recommended for treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis.Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole DS — Generic formulations are available at large discount pharmacies for $4 for 20 tablets. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole DS is generally found on tier 1 (lowest co-pay) of insurance company formularies.Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals — The wholesale acquisition cost of the generic formulation is about $2.50 per tablet...
Drugs for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Oct 23, 2017 (Issue 1532)
q12h x 3-7 days
Proteus spp.) Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals Cefdinir 300 mg PO bid x 3-7 ...
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated
empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not
all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some
infections, culture and sensitivity testing can guide
treatment, allowing for use of narrower-spectrum
antibiotics. The recommended dosages and durations
of antibiotic treatment for common respiratory, skin, and
urinary tract infections are listed in Tables 1-3. Infectious
disease experts now recommend shorter treatment
durations for many infections to reduce the development
of antimicrobial resistance and minimize adverse...
Drugs in the Elderly
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jan 16, 2006 (Issue 1226)
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, and others) Limited efficacy in renal impairment Other antibiotics are preferred ...
The physiologic changes that occur with aging can affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of many prescription and over-the-counter drugs, increasing the likelihood of adverse effects.
Drugs That Cause Pulmonary Toxicity
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Sep 21, 1990 (Issue 827)
(Naprosyn) see NSAIDs
Neuromuscular blockers
3,26
Bronchospasm Rare Not known
Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin ...
Some commonly used systemic drugs that may cause pulmonary toxicity are listed in the table below. These adverse effects may sometimes be difficult to distinguish from the underlying disease (JAD Cooper, Jr et al, Am Rev Respir Dis, 133:321, 488, 1986). Pulmonary effects that are part of a generalized reaction or are indirect effects of drugs - on respiratory muscles, for example, or on the immune system - are not included here.
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter • Jul 01, 2013 (Issue 131)
extended-release – Flagyl ER 750 mg ER tabs 750 mg once daily 65.80
Nitrofurantoin –
macrocrystals ...
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial
infections and their empiric treatment pending the
results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations
made here are based on the results of
susceptibility studies, clinical trials, and the opinions
of Medical Letter reviewers. Tables 1 and 2 list the usual
dosages of antibacterial drugs.