Nitrofurantoin and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6031171-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2008. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, VITAMINS, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5322110-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, dysphagia, dyspnoea, fall , laryngeal inflammation, laryngotracheal oedema, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, rash . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5374077-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain upper, dyspepsia, dysphagia, dyspnoea, fall , laryngotracheal oedema, oedema peripheral, oesophagitis. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5412844-8
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, dysphagia, dyspnoea, fall , gastric haemorrhage, joint swelling, mental status changes, oedema peripheral. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5064763-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, cough, dyspnoea, dysstasia, motor dysfunction, pneumonitis, tremor, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5084460-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, coordination abnormal, cough, dyspnoea, gait disturbance, motor dysfunction, pneumonitis, tremor. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5092158-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, dyspnoea, dysstasia, gait disturbance, motor dysfunction, pneumonitis, tremor, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5485286-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, dyspnoea. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG ONCE PO. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4583732-4
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, chills, dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, myocardial infarction, nausea . Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5743374-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2008. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 174.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, rales, wheezing. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE, NABUMETONE. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4688755-2
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on June 09, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypoxia, wheezing. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5968483-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6092996-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2009. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, oedema peripheral, syncope, urticaria. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; TWICE A DAY; ORAL. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5450992-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , chest pain , dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, rash . Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6023706-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 26, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone pain, cough, dyspnoea, migraine , movement disorder , myalgia, toothache. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5079491-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, headache , malaise, rash , serum sickness. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5977567-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2008. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, chills, cough, dyspnoea, headache , influenza like illness, myalgia, pain , pyrexia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5162761-6
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, chills, cough, dyspnoea, fall , fatigue, heart rate increased, loss of consciousness, malaise. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, CALCIUM, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5527581-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NEW ZEALAND on Nov 21, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , cough, dyspnoea, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, lung disorder, pneumonia , respiratory alkalosis. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4956464-8
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2006. Female patient, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, malaise. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG BID X 5D THEN ONE QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/07/2006.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5028572-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactoid shock, dyspnoea, hypersensitivity. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4712959-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 253.5 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, urinary tract infection enterococcal and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG QHS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, OXAZEPAM, DOCUSATE, SIMVASTATIN, PRAZOSIN, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5139330-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, chills, dyspnoea, fall , heart rate increased, loss of consciousness, malaise, pyrexia, rib fracture. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5061332-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis, urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory disorder. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5488019-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, fatigue, somnolence. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4759809-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 6.61 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic failure, hepatic trauma and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, ascites, dyspnoea, encephalopathy, hepatic trauma, hepatitis toxic, oedema peripheral, prothrombin time prolonged. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CILAZAPRIL, PHENAZOPYRIDINE, THYROXINE, VITAMINE D, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5087906-8
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , chills, confusional state, dizziness , dyspnoea, headache , nausea , speech disorder. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5739740-0
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alveolitis allergic, asthenia, dyspnoea, pyrexia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5873769-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood ph increased, cough, dyspnoea, lung disorder, lymphocytic infiltration, opportunistic infection, pneumonia , pulmonary embolism , pulmonary toxicity. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50MG DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, SANCTURA, ASPIRIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, OCULAR, ELMIRON, BILBERRY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5328195-6
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 244.9 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased, deep vein thrombosis , dyspnoea, pulmonary embolism . Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, BENAZEPRIL, BUSPIRONE, ACTOS, EXELON, ZOCOR, BICITRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5758078-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, chest discomfort, chills, confusional state, cough, dyspnoea, somnolence, tremor. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5284081-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, cardiac output decreased, dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, heart rate decreased, oedema peripheral. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOSORBIDE, METAPROTERENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5801777-0
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , chills, cough, dyspnoea, headache , hyperhidrosis, lung injury, malaise, nausea . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4575495-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 28, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 146.0 lb, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , cough, dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, lung disorder, wheezing. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG BID ORAL. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5935709-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Female patient was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: collapse of lung, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, lung neoplasm, malaise, pneumonia , pulmonary haemorrhage. Nitrofurantoin dosage: NITROFUR MAC 100MG. Patient died.