Nitrofurantoin (Noun)
Meaning
Derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a course of nitrofurantoin to clear up the urinary tract infection that had been causing the patient such discomfort.
- The effectiveness of nitrofurantoin in treating infections of the urinary tract is well-established and it remains a commonly used antibiotic.
- Because it's effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, nitrofurantoin is often used as a first line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- As with all antibiotics, the dosage instructions for nitrofurantoin must be followed carefully to ensure its efficacy and to prevent antibiotic resistance.
- To prevent potential complications from bacterial infections of the urinary tract, some women may be prescribed nitrofurantoin to be taken after intimate activity, or whenever they develop symptoms of infection.