Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Macrodantin as follows: Macrodantin is significantly metabolized in the liver and if liver function is deficient, the metabolism of macrodantin 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 macrodantin 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 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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]