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Contraindications for Macrodantin Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrodantin as follows: Prolonged use of macrodantin 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 macrodantin intake, can result in elevated levels of the yellow pigment, bilirubin, in the blood. This can [...]

Side Effects of Macrodantin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrodantin as follows: Hematologic side-effects Prolonged use of macrodantin 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 macrodantin intake also can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. This breakdown of red blood cells, hepatic injury, [...]

Side Effects of Macrodantin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrodantin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Macrodantin 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 Macrodantin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrodantin as follows: Metabolic side-effects Macrodantin intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking macrodantin for prolonged period of time must be aware of this side-effect with macrodantin 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. [...]

Side Effects of Macrodantin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrodantin as follows: General allergic reactions Macrodantin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with macrodantin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]