Nitrofurantoin and lung disorder Patient Reports February 13, 2012

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 #5052903-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, dysstasia, lung disorder, motor dysfunction, nervous system disorder, pneumonitis, tremor. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG 1/DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5027098-4
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 29, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, burning sensation, dizziness , electrocardiogram q waves, hypotension, influenza like illness, lung disorder, nausea , oesophagitis. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL, NICOTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5640757-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 11, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with neurogenic bladder, prophylaxis urinary tract infection and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic cirrhosis, hepatotoxicity, interstitial lung disease, lung disorder, pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary toxicity, respiratory disorder, respiratory distress. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50 MG; AT BEDTIME; ORAL, 100 MG; AT BEDTIME; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NORTRIPTYLINE, OXYBUTYNIN, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/04/2007.


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 #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 #5879883-4
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2008. Female patient, weighting 180.0 lb, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anger, lung disorder, scar . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.