Nitrofurantoin and pruritus Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5532808-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, chills, hepatitis , pain , pruritus. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG TWICE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESOMEPRAZOLE, OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE, VALSARTAN, ATORVASTATIN, GLUCOSAMINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5836810-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, skin reaction, urticaria. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5643081-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, rash , urticaria. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG TID PO. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6086197-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 18, 2009. Female patient, 26 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: pruritus, swelling, urticaria. 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 #5284464-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis, urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, rash . Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG TWICE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTALLINE. Patient recovered.