Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Macrobid as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Keeping to the schedule also helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is needed for infection control. Noncompliance with Macrobid intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control, with chance of relapse of infection with increased [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrobid as follows: The unmetabolized portion of Macrobid along with the metabolites is excreted in the urine. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete these active metabolites normally, which allows them to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. Individuals in toxicity with Macrobid can present with anemia, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, neuropathy with tingling and numbness in the extremities, dark [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrobid as follows: Macrobid, especially with prolonged use, carries the risk for compromised lung function, leading to episodes of exacerbation of shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. So, Macrobid could be avoided for a safer antibiotic or used with extreme caution, in individuals with history of compromised lung function and chronic lung disease. Macrobid needs acid medium in the stomach for better absorption. When used concurrently, antacids [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]