Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking macrodantin as follows Individuals with history of gout and undergoing chemotherapy present with significantly high levels of uric acid and could be prescribed probenecid, to aid the elimination of higher concentrations of uric acid. Macrodantin should be administered cautiously in individuals taking medications for increasing excretion of uric acid, such as, probenecid.  Probenecid slows down the metabolism of macrodantin in the liver and inhibits the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking macrodantin as follows Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the medical condition, severity of infection, and response to treatment. Your physician could change the dose of macrodantin, based on the response and side-effects developed. Maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments and be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, until you show an [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking macrodantin 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 macrodantin 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 Macrodantin as follows: The unmetabolized portion of macrodantin 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 macrodantin 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 Macrodantin as follows: Macrodantin, 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, macrodantin could be avoided for a safer antibiotic or used with extreme caution, in individuals with history of compromised lung function and chronic lung disease. Macrodantin needs acid medium in the stomach for better absorption. When used concurrently, antacids [...]