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Contraindications for Macrobid Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrobid as follows: Macrobid is significantly metabolized in the liver and if liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Macrobid can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. Also, long term Macrobid intake also can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered liver function [...]

Contraindications for Macrobid Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrobid as follows: Prolonged use of Macrobid can result in deficiency of enzyme systems needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. This breakdown of red blood cells, secondary to Macrobid intake, can result in elevated levels of the yellow pigment, bilirubin, in the blood. This can [...]

Side Effects of Macrobid-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrobid as follows: Hematologic side-effects Prolonged use of Macrobid can result in deficiency of enzyme systems needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. Long term Macrobid intake also can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. This breakdown of red blood cells, hepatic injury, [...]

Side Effects of Macrobid-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrobid as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Macrobid use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of tamoxifen with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Human intestine has a lot of bacteria, living in a sensitive balance with each other. These bacteria could be harmless in the [...]

Side Effects of Macrobid-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrobid as follows: Metabolic side-effects Macrobid intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking Macrobid for prolonged period of time must be aware of this side-effect with Macrobid and the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia they can present with, such as, episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. [...]