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nitrofurantoin

nitrofurantoin
Brand names: Macrobid, Macrodantin
Form Strength
CAPSULE, ORAL macrocrystals-monohydrate 100 mg; macrocrystals 50 mg


Medication comments:
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
nitrofurantoin PO
(Macrodantin/Furadantin©)
50-100 mg q6h CrCl ≥ 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl < 30: Contraindicated
nitrofurantoin PO
(MacroBid©)
100 mg BID CrCl ≥ 30: No adjustment necessary
CrCl < 30: Contraindicated

Last updated: May. 24, 2021
  • Renal Adjustment Policy nitrofurantoin subject to adjustments by pharmacy.


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Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556



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