Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Nitrofurantoin as follows:
General allergic reactions
- Nitrofurantoin 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 Nitrofurantoin, 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 considered.
Respiratory side-effects
- Long-term Nitrofurantoin use can result in episodes of extreme shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. This can be an issue in individuals with history of asthma and COPD. Report any episodes of exacerbation of shortness of breath, unrelieved cough, and chest pain to your physician, so that, a change in plan of care could be considered.
