Q: hi docs, pls tell me how i can use d drugs for uti culture test i had: nitrofurantoin sensitive '(<=16mg/i). rifampicin sensitive(0.03mg/i) thanks?

Need your physician: I don't see how you could use the culture results effectively or even safely since only your doctor can properly interpret the results and decide the best treatment depending upon your particular situation which includes knowing allergies, other medications you may be taking, and exactly how you are likely to react given their knowledge about you.

Q: took nitrofurantoin during my week break on the contraceptive pill.do i still need to use a back up condom even though i wasnt actively taking pills?

YES: Certain antibiotics can interfere with the efficacy of the BC pill.

Q: can nitrofurantoin cause breakthrough bleeding when on oral contraceptives? if so, how long will it last, and how long should i use extra protection?

Probably not: Nitrofurantoin gives very low blood levels; it's concentrated in the urine and therefore good for UTI, but not enough in blood to explain vaginal bleeding. Antibiotic interference with hormonal contraception is much rarer than media and websites suggest. Any unexplained vaginal bleeding requires medical attention. (At your age, STDs are common causes.) See your doctor soon.

Q: is it okay to use a tampon while i have a uti? i just got my period as i had to stop taking my birth control in order for the uti antibiotics (nitrofurantoin) to work?

: yes you can wear your tampon and take your macrodantin

Q: what is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

UTIs: This antibiotic can be used to treat several infections , but it is an important drug for the urinary tract. It is an effective agent to prevent infections in patients at risk of recurrent urinary infections.

Q: please describe the medication: nitrofurantoin?

Antibiotic: Treats or prevents urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic.

Q: can you take nitrofurantoin and emodium together ?

Absolutely!: No interactions are known. Go for it!

Question 1

is it safe to use nitrofurantoin and bc (not oral)? is there any proven interaction? thanks

Accepted Answer

No: nitrofurantoun and birth control do not cause any interaction together.

Question 2

would long term use of nitrofurantoin affect my periods?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin: I was unable to find this listed as a side effect of Nitrofurantoin.

Question 3

have a uti but when use nitrofurantoin 5 days still have the same pain in back > what medicine for tissues active need to take and what period ?

Accepted Answer

Back pain and UTI: If your back pain is actually due to a UTI you should not be taking Nitrofurantoin since you probably have an upper tract infection. You really need to be fully evaluated by a doctor familiar with utis (infectious disease expert, urologist, nephrologist) and if not due to UTI your back pain also needs to be assessed differently.

Question 4

hi docs, pls tell me how i can use d drugs for uti culture test i had: nitrofurantoin sensitive '(<=16mg/i). rifampicin sensitive(0.03mg/i) thanks?

Accepted Answer

Need your physician: I don't see how you could use the culture results effectively or even safely since only your doctor can properly interpret the results and decide the best treatment depending upon your particular situation which includes knowing allergies, other medications you may be taking, and exactly how you are likely to react given their knowledge about you.

Question 5

took nitrofurantoin during my week break on the contraceptive pill.do i still need to use a back up condom even though i wasnt actively taking pills?

Accepted Answer

YES: Certain antibiotics can interfere with the efficacy of the BC pill.

Question 6

can nitrofurantoin cause breakthrough bleeding when on oral contraceptives? if so, how long will it last, and how long should i use extra protection?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Nitrofurantoin gives very low blood levels; it's concentrated in the urine and therefore good for UTI, but not enough in blood to explain vaginal bleeding. Antibiotic interference with hormonal contraception is much rarer than media and websites suggest. Any unexplained vaginal bleeding requires medical attention. (At your age, STDs are common causes.) See your doctor soon.

Question 7

is it okay to use a tampon while i have a uti? i just got my period as i had to stop taking my birth control in order for the uti antibiotics (nitrofurantoin) to work?

Accepted Answer

: yes you can wear your tampon and take your macrodantin

Question 8

what is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

Accepted Answer

UTIs: This antibiotic can be used to treat several infections , but it is an important drug for the urinary tract. It is an effective agent to prevent infections in patients at risk of recurrent urinary infections.

Question 9

please describe the medication: nitrofurantoin?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Treats or prevents urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic.

Question 10

can you take nitrofurantoin and emodium together ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: No interactions are known.  Go for it!

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Is it safe to use nitrofurantoin and bc (not oral)? is there any proven interaction? thanks

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Would long term use of nitrofurantoin affect my periods?

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Have a uti but when use nitrofurantoin 5 days still have the same pain in back > what medicine for tissues active need to take and what period ?

A member asked:

Hi docs, pls tell me how i can use d drugs for uti culture test i had: nitrofurantoin sensitive '(<=16mg/i). rifampicin sensitive(0.03mg/i) thanks?

A member asked:

Took nitrofurantoin during my week break on the contraceptive pill.do i still need to use a back up condom even though i wasnt actively taking pills?

A member asked:

Can nitrofurantoin cause breakthrough bleeding when on oral contraceptives? if so, how long will it last, and how long should i use extra protection?

A member asked:

Is it okay to use a tampon while i have a uti? i just got my period as i had to stop taking my birth control in order for the uti antibiotics (nitrofurantoin) to work?

A member asked:

What is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

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Please describe the medication: nitrofurantoin?

A member asked:

Can you take nitrofurantoin and emodium together ?

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