Bacterial infections:
Indications for: FURADANTIN
Susceptible UTIs.
Adult Dosage:
Take with food. 50–100mg 4 times daily. Suppressive therapy: 50–100mg once daily at bedtime may suffice.
Children Dosage:
Take with food. <1month: contraindicated. ≥1month: 5–7mg/kg per day in 4 divided doses. Suppressive therapy: 1mg/kg per day in 1–2 divided doses may suffice.
FURADANTIN Contraindications:
Renal impairment (CrCl <60mL/min or significantly elevated serum creatinine), anuria, oliguria. Neonates <1 month of age. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy at term. History of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction.
FURADANTIN Warnings/Precautions:
Not for treating pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses. Discontinue if pulmonary reactions, hepatitis, or hemolysis occurs. Monitor LFTs periodically. Renal insufficiency. G6PD or Vit. B deficiency. Anemia. Diabetes. Electrolyte imbalance. Debilitated. Monitor renal and pulmonary function in long-term use. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
FURADANTIN Classification:
Antibiotic.
FURADANTIN Interactions:
Avoid magnesium trisilicate. Antagonized by, and increased toxicity with uricosurics (eg, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone). May cause false (+) glucose test with Benedict's or Fehling's solution.
Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, emesis, anorexia, dizziness, headache, pulmonary reactions (esp. in long-term use), peripheral neuropathy, allergic reactions, C. difficile-associated diarrhea, hematologic disorders; rare: hepatic reactions, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, optic neuritis, methemoglobinemia, aplastic anemia.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Susp—230mL
