Nitrofurantoin and oedema peripheral Patient Reports February 10, 2012

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 #5935209-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 17, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fibrosis, oedema peripheral, organising pneumonia, pleural effusion, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5946169-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, organising pneumonia, pleural effusion, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5956017-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: antinuclear antibody positive, bronchial wall thickening, cough, dyspnoea exertional, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion, pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory rate increased, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5963952-4
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 08, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea exertional, oedema peripheral, organising pneumonia, weight decreased. 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 #5928754-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Oct 17, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchial wall thickening, cough, dyspnoea exertional, fibrosis, oedema peripheral, organising pneumonia, pleural effusion, pyrexia, skin fissures. Nitrofurantoin dosage: UNK MG. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5711693-0
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis urinary tract infection, muscle spasms, neuralgia, multiple sclerosis , bladder disorder and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: face oedema, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis , jaundice , oedema peripheral. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACLOFEN, GABAPENTIN, REBIF, ENABLEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6107409-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis urinary tract infection, muscle spasms, neuralgia, multiple sclerosis  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bladder disorder, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatitis , jaundice , muscle spasms, neuralgia, oedema peripheral, swelling face. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BACLOFEN, GABAPENTIN, INTERFERON BETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5868769-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 02, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with neuropathy peripheral and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, hyperaesthesia, hypoaesthesia, joint swelling, liver function test abnormal, neuropathy peripheral, oedema peripheral, paraesthesia, temperature intolerance. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5809972-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 11, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with escherichia infection, urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, pitting oedema. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5415200-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lip swelling, oedema peripheral, pruritus. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5387592-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: auricular swelling, hyperhidrosis, hyperventilation, nausea , oedema peripheral, swollen tongue, urticaria. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5361954-2
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatic failure, jaundice , liver disorder, oedema peripheral. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIA, COZAAR, COUMADIN, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.