Macrobid

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Overview:

Macrobid
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Nitrofurantoin, a nitrofuran antibacterial agent, is available in microcrystalline and macrocrystalline form to treat urinary tract infections caused by many gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria. For the treatment of infection (urinary tract)

Mechanism Of Action:
Nitrofurantoin inhibits bacterial acetyl-coenzyme A, interfering with the organism's carbohydrate metabolism. The drug also can disrupt bacterial cell wall formation.

News Articles on Nitrofurantoin

Birth Defect Risk Linked to Antibiotics Like Bactrim and Macrobid  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
A new study has found that certain types of antibiotics, such as Bactim, Thiosulfil Forte, Furadantin and Macrobid, could increase the risk of birth defects ... AboutLawsuits.com

New study in pediatrics journal links common antibiotics to birth defects  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Brand names for these prescription medications include Thiosulfil Forte, Bactrim, Furadantin, and Macrobid. Over 13000 women with unhealthy children, ... Examiner.com

Study Clears Most Antibiotic Use In Pregnant Women  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
...two types of antibiotics, sulfa drugs (brand names include Bactrim and Thiosulfil Forte) and urinary germicides (brand names Macrobid and Furadantin). ... NPR

Briefing: Clinton modifies her praise of Israeli settlement offer  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid). ... Pioneer Press

This Week in Health  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
They were sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim) and nitrofurantoins (such as Macrobid). Both are used to treat infections of the urinary tract. ... Intelihealth.com

Study demonstrates once-daily dose of Asacol(R) (mesalamine) is comparable to ...  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Dantrium(R), Didronel(R), Macrobid(R), and Ziac(R). The P&GP community consists of more than 3000 employees working in over 22 countries worldwide. ... CNW Telbec (Communiqué de presse)

Estudio vincula antibióticos con defectos congénitos  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
...tipos de antibióticos durante el embarazo: las sulfas como Bactrim y los germicidas urinarios llamados nitrofurantoínas (como Furadantin y Macrobid). ... Univisión

æ¯?亲使用抗生素 增加新生儿缺陷风险  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
...如:Furadantinå?ŠMacrobid是两类与新生儿缺陷关系最大的抗生素。研究å?‘现,婴儿出现缺陷的æ¯?亲比正常婴儿的æ¯?亲在怀孕期间æœ?用这两ç§?抗生素的比例高。 ... 大纪元

Antibiótico pode estar ligado a malformações  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
...ter usado dois tipos de drogas - as à base de sulfa, como Thiosulfil Forte e Bactrim, e as nitrofurantoinas, como Furadantin e Macrobid - foi maior. ... Abril

Ciertos antibióticos elevarían el riesgo de defectos congénitos  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Los autores hallaron un aumento del riesgo en dos tipos de antibióticos: la sulfonamida (como Bactrim) y la nitrofurantoína (como Macrobid). ... Público

Antibiotik Beresiko Lahirkan Anak Cacat  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
Peneliti menemukan fakta cacat lahir itu pada dua jenis antibiotik, yaitu sulfonamide (contoh: Bactrim) dan nitrofurantoins (contoh: Macrobid). ... Tribun Timur

Une étude prouve qu'une dose quotidienne unique d'Asacol(R) (mésalazine ...  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Dantrium(R), Didronel(R), Macrobid(R), and Ziac(R). La communauté P&GP compte plus de 3 000 employés travaillant dans plus de 22 pays dans le monde. ... Canada NewsWire (press release)

Generic Loophole for Pharma  -  Mar 25, 2005
Cramer's Take) in a California court over the authorized generics deal involving P&G's urinary infection drug Macrobid. The suit is still pending. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

How is cystitis treated?  -  Dec 4, 2008
The antibiotics you're most likely to take (and their brand names) include: trimethoprim (Trimopan), nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin), ... guardian.co.uk

… Receives FDA Approval To Market A Generic Alternative To Macrobid(...  -  Apr 3, 2005
...operations in 44 countries and manufacturing operations in 7 countries. *Macrobid(reg) is a registered trademark of Proctor and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Generic drug maker fails in effort against Procter  -  Jul 6, 2006
The fight involves a version of Macrobid, a drug made by Procter Pharmaceuticals that treats urinary tract infections. The Food and Drug Administration had ... Bizjournals.com

ONGOING BLADDER INFECTION NEEDS A NEW APPROACH  -  Mar 31, 2008
Now there is only one, Macrobid. I take it two times a day for a full course, ... Three to five days after I finish the Macrobid, I have another infection! ... $2.95 - Virginian-Pilot - NewsBank

… Receives FDA Approval To Market A Generic Alternative To Macrobid®  -  Apr 4, 2005
...*Macrobid® is a registered trademark of Proctor and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. If you have questions regarding information in this press release contact ... i-newswire.com

US Court of Appeals 4th Circuit Case Summaries: July 17, 2006.  -  Jul 17, 2006
A pharmaceutical company that was the first to qualify to market a generic version of "Macrobid," a drug used to treat urinary tract infections, ... Free with registration - North Carolina Lawyers Weekly - AccessMyLibrary.com

FDA Approves Ranbaxy's Generic Macrobid  -  Apr 6, 2005
Ranbaxy's drug is the generic version of Procter & Gamble's Macrobid, which is indicated ... Macrobid generated approximately $80 million in sales in 2004, ... Pay-Per-View - FDAnews Drug Pipeline Alert - Factiva, from Dow Jones

ONGOING BLADDER INFECTION NEEDS A NEW APPROACH.(Daily …  -  Mar 31, 2008
Now there is only one, Macrobid. I take it two times a day for a full course, ... Three to five days after I finish the Macrobid, I have another infection! ... Pay-Per-View - Virginian-Pilot - HighBeam Research

Bucks County Courier Times (Levittown, PA)  -  Mar 29, 2008
Now there is only one, Macrobid. I take it two times a day for a full course, ... Three to five days after I finish the Macrobid, I have another infection! ... $3.50 - Bucks County Courier Times - NewsBank

Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS, …  -  Sep 29, 2005
Mylan's ANDA contained a paragraph IV certification for P&G's two Macrobid patents. As the first such Page 4 ANDA applicant, Mylan was eligible for 180-day ... Pay-Per-View - Loislaw Federal District Court Opinions - Loislaw

… Approval to Market a Generic Alternative to Macrobid(R). - PR...  -  Apr 1, 2005
Ranbaxy Receives FDA Approval to Market a Generic Alternative to Macrobid(R). from PR Newswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

ICAHN THE SPOILER  -  Mar 21, 2005
Mylan had won the exclusive rights to market a generic version of Macrobid, a treatment for urinary-tract infections. But when it announced the launch of ... CNNMoney.com

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Entries RSS and experienced the first week of Macrobid. ... Order viagra week of Macrobid. The transfer of dosage amounts. Buy soma online. Washington Blade

Questioning antibiotic prophylaxis for UTI.(ID Consult)(urinary tract...  -  Aug 1, 2007
The micronized formulation (Macrobid) appears to have the fewest ... He has no ties to P&G Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Macrobid (and Macrodantin). ... $4.95 - Pediatric News - ECNext

Roney v. Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York, Inc., No. 2:05...  -  Mar 17, 2006
Based on Dr. Pickus's expert testimony, a reasonable juror could conclude that Roney's 2000 visit was precipitated by her ingestion of Macrobid, and was not ... $2.95 - U.S. District Court, District of Maine - VersusLaw

Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated v. United States Food and Drug …  -  Jul 5, 2006
Inc.'s application to sell a generic version of a drug that Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. sold under the brand name Macrobid. ... $2.95 - U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit - VersusLaw

Generic Loophole for Pharma | Robert Steyer News | Print Financial & ...  -  Mar 31, 2005
Quote) and Watson Pharmaceuticals(WPI Quote) in a California court over the authorized generics deal involving P&G's urinary infection drug Macrobid. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Celebrating UC Success Essay Contest Seeks Inspirational Stories of …  -  Dec 6, 2007
...of prescription products since the 1980s, including Actonel(R), Asacol(R), Enablex(R), Entex(R), Dantrium(R), Didronel(R), Macrobid(R) and Ziac(R). ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Study Data Show Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) Is Effective In Treating All …  -  Dec 6, 2007
Asacol(R), Dantrium(R), Didronel(R), and Macrobid(R). P&GP employs a Connect & Develop model for new product development and in-licenses or acquires 100 ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Celebrating UC Success Announces Essay Contest Winners  -  May 12, 2008
...(etidronate disodium) tablets, Enablex(R) (darifenacin) extended release tablets and Macrobid(R) (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) capsules. ... RedOrbit

An unusual case of urinary tract infection in a pregnant woman with …  -  Jan 1, 2006
She was advised to take Bactrim for one week followed by suppressive therapy with Macrobid for the remainder of the pregnancy. Urine cultures were repeated ... Free with registration - Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and... - AccessMyLibrary.com

The cost of doing business: an 84-year-old patient is newly diagnosed...  -  Feb 15, 2007
Her current medications included Macrobid (nitrofurantoin, Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals) for a concurrent urinary tract infection, Toprol (metoprolol, ... Free with registration - Review of Optometry - AccessMyLibrary.com

Safety and Efficacy Results Presented From Largest Prospective …  -  May 20, 2008
...(etidronate disodium) tablets, Enablex(R) (darifenacin) extended release tablets and Macrobid(R) (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) capsules. ... RedOrbit

Baby falls to floor during home delivery, mom sues hospital for too...  -  Nov 14, 2007
...to rule out pregnancy induced hypertension, and with only 'labor precautions' and a prescription for Macrobid given to plaintiff," the suit said. ... Southeast Texas Record

Paladin Labs and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Enter Into …  -  Jul 2, 2008
...and marketed a wide range of trusted leading prescription brands in Canada including Actonel(R), Asacol(R), Dantrium(R), Didrocal(R), and Macrobid(R). ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Drug/Medical Device  -  Mar 14, 2006
Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), Prophylaxis/Treatment Of Urinary Tract Infections, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Pruritus, Hair Loss, Fever, ... $70.00 - Revere Reports - Revere

Ranbaxy-NHS settlement at £4.5 million  -  Apr 2, 2005
A generic alternative to Macrobid, a brand owned by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, this product has a market of $80 million in the US. Financial Express

UTIs are resistant to medication  -  Aug 20, 2006
To make matters worse, I am now allergic to penicillin, sulfa drugs, Macrobid and erythromycin. From speaking to other women, I find this is a common ... $3.50 - Intelligencer, The - NewsBank

Long-term care: 'reservoir for quinolone resistance': empiric...  -  Feb 1, 2007
Escherichia coli, the most common pathogen isolated (present in 44% of positive cultures) typically was treated with nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, ... $4.95 - Urology Times - ECNext

Nitrofurantoin comeback for uncomplicated UTI.(Gynecology)(annual …  -  Feb 1, 2006
...completed a randomized trial aimed at demonstrating noninferiority (difference of 10% or less) of 5-day nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg twice daily, ... Pay-Per-View - OB GYN News - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Acusphere.(MANUFACTURERS) | Article from Medical Marketing & …  -  Jul 1, 2007
...against Procter & Gamble and Watson Pharmaceuticals over an agreement under which Watson distributes an "authorized generic" version of P&G's Macrobid. ... Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

Ranbaxy-NHS settlement at £4.5 million  -  Apr 7, 2005
A generic alternative to Macrobid, a brand owned by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, this product has a market of $80 million in the US. expresspharmapulse.com

E coli 'magic bullet' continues to elude scientists.(Urinary Tract...  -  Mar 1, 2006
...ampicillin (Principen), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ [Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, et al]), and nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin). ... $4.95 - Urology Times - ECNext

Laboratoires Paladin et P&G Pharmaceutique concluent une entente de …  -  Jul 2, 2008
...avec succès une large gamme de marques chefs de file de qualité au Canada incluant Actonel(MD), Asacol(MD), Dantrium(MD), Didrocal(MD), et Macrobid(MD). ... LeLézard.com

Manufacturers add to product portfolios.(approvals for drugs)  -  May 2, 2005
The product, in a 100-mg dosage, is the generic equivalent to Macrobid (Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Inc.). Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has also been ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

Press Release: US Adults Ambivalent About the Risks and Benefits of...  -  Dec 7, 2006
Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Macrobid ... worked closely with the FDA to gain approval for ... tract antibacterial prescription drug. ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Bringing Bone Health to Seniors' Communities: Unique Approach to Help...  -  Nov 29, 2005
P&G Pharmaceuticals is a division of P&G Health Care with products such as Actonel®, Didrocal®, Asacol®, MacroBID®, and Dantrium®. ... Western News

Nouveau quotidien francophone : Algérie News, un journal de haute …  -  Apr 12, 2008
This left yellow teeth can macrobid be given to dogs oroviev responded sumycin syrup hand over bactroban recall scrubber. Again and running around paxil to ... Le Matin DZ

E coli urinary isolates likely multi-drug resistant: researchers...  -  Mar 1, 2006
Cotrim, Septra, et all); however, clinicians can still turn to nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) or the intravenous carbapenem ertapenem (Invanz), ... $4.95 - Urology Times - ECNext

New generics.(Rx)  -  Jun 20, 2005
This generic formulation, which offers an alternative to the branded drug Macrobid, from Procter & Gamble, is an anti-infective indicated for the treatment ... Free with registration - Drug Topics - AccessMyLibrary.com

Bucks County Courier Times : Effects of drugs on the elderly  -  Mar 9, 2006
Antispasmodics: Donnatal, Bentyl, Levsin, Pro-Banthine; Muscle Relaxants: soma, Flexeril, Robaxin, Skelaxin; Other: Diabinese, Tagamet, Macrobid, Tigan. ... $3.50 - Bucks County Courier Times - NewsBank

Duration of therapy for women with uncomplicated UTI.(Cochrane...  -  Dec 1, 2005
...the ICSI guideline (1) recommends ciprofloxacin (Cipro) at a dosage of 250 mg twice per day for three days, or nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) at a dosage of ... Free with registration - American Family Physician - AccessMyLibrary.com

Mylan Laboratories.(Pipeline) | Article from Medical Marketing &...  -  Dec 1, 2006
...against Procter & Gamble and Watson Pharmaceuticals over an agreement under which Watson distributes an "authorized generic" version of P&G's Macrobid. ... Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

New generics.(drug approvals)(Brief Article)  -  May 2, 2005
This generic formulation, which offers an alternative to the branded drug Macrobid, from Procter & Gamble, is an anti-infective indicated for the treatment ... Free with registration - Drug Topics - AccessMyLibrary.com

Pleural Effusions: How to Confirm the Cause-and Manage Effectively.( …  -  Sep 15, 2007
Nitrofurantoin* (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin) *Available in generic formulation. Dr Sriram is assistant professor of medicine in the division of ... $4.95 - Consultant - ECNext

P&G Delivers 15% EPS Growth - Raises Fiscal Year Guidance; Strong …  -  Apr 28, 2005
...two percent foreign exchange impact. Pricing added one percent to sales, while product mix reduced sales by one percent due to the shift of Macrobid(R. $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

FDA asks court to reject Mylan lawsuit over 'authorized generics'  -  Jan 19, 2005
Mylan contends the FDA effectively eliminated that 180-day exclusivity on Macrobid, a drug used to treat urinary tract infections, by allowing Ohio-based ... $2.95 - Associated Press Archive - NewsBank

Patient First Corp., Glen Allen, VA, March 15 (Baltimore).(HUMAN …  -  Apr 1, 2005
...cephalexin, and non-penicillin products (including but not limited to methocarbomol, ibuprofen, levaquin and macrobid) were repacked. ... $4.95 - Warning Letter Bulletin - ECNext

Enterococcus behind many UTIs in elderly; Tx resistance rises with...  -  Feb 1, 2005
Significantly fewer women in the Macrobid-treated group and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) at the time of suprapubic catheter removal, ... Pay-Per-View - OB GYN News - HighBeam Research

Top 10 drugs mentioned by ob.gyns. in 2004.(table)(obstetrician- …  -  Jun 1, 2005
Prenatal vitamins5.4 Premarin tablets 2.6 Depo-Provera 2.4 Yasmin 282.3 Ortho Evra 2.0 Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo 1.8 Macrobid 1.7 MetroGel-Vaginal 1.6 Fosamax ... Pay-Per-View - OB GYN News - HighBeam Research

P&G bets on testosterone for women.(INTIMACY PRODUCTS: As people …  -  Aug 15, 2005
The product, in a 100-mg dosage, is the generic equivalent to Macrobid (Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Inc.). Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has also been ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Mylan Laboratories.(Update) | Article from Medical Marketing & Media...  -  Jan 1, 2005
...against Procter & Gamble and Watson Pharmaceuticals over an agreement under which Watson distributes an "authorized generic" version of P&G's Macrobid. ... Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

Eon Labs.  -  May 2, 2005
Eon Labs received final FDA approval for nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals 100 mg capsules, the generic equivalent to Procter & Gamble's Macrobid, ... $9.94 - Drug Store News - Alacra Store

… : Watson Pharmaceuticals.(MANUFACTURERS) - Medical Marketing & …  -  Jun 1, 2005
...against Procter & Gamble and Watson Pharmaceuticals over an agreement under which Watson distributes an "authorized generic" version of P&G's Macrobid. ... Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

Global top 200 brand-name drugs ranked by retail sales in dollars and...  -  Feb 21, 2005
...-3.0 183 Glucotrol XL 63964 -79.5 184 Humulin R 63677 -12.2 185 Mavik 63081 3.3 186 Sprintec 62027 4.6 187 Macrobid 57067 -65.4 188 Activella 56438 -9.3 ... $20.00 - Drug Topics - Alacra Store

Eon Labs receives US FDA approval for nitrofurantoin.(Brief Article)  -  Apr 18, 2005
100mg capsules, the generic equivalent of Procter & Gamble's Macrobid, and the company will begin shipping the product immediately. ... $4.95 - Pharma Marketletter - ECNext

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Macrobid is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAlfuran; Apo-Nitrofurantoin; Benkfuran; Berkfurin; Ceduran; Chemiofuran; Cistofuran; Cyantin; Cystit; Dantafur; Fua Med; Fuamed; Fur-Ren; Furabid; Furachel; Furadantin; Furadantin Retard; Furadantina Mc; Furadantine; Furadantine Mc; Furadantine-Mc; Furadantoin; Furadoin; Furadoine; Furadonin; Furadonine; Furadontin; Furalan; Furaloid; Furan; Furanite; Furantoin; Furantoina; Furatoin; Furedan; Furina; Furobactina; Furophen T; Furophen T-Caps; Gerofuran; It-Uran; Ituran; Ivadantin; Macpac; Macrobid; Macrodantin; Macrodantina; Macrofuran; Macrofurin; N-Toin; NSC-2107; Nierofu; Nifurantin; Nitoin; Nitrex; Nitrofan; Nitrofur-C; Nitrofuradantin; Nitrofurantoin; Novo-Furantoin; Novofuran; Orafuran; Parfuran; Phenurin; Ro-Antoin; Siraliden; Trantoin; Uerineks; Upiol; Urantoin; Urizept; Uro-Selz; Uro-Tablinen; Urodin; Urofuran; Urofurin; Urolisa; Urolong; Usaf Ea-2; Uvaleral; Welfurin; Zoofurin

Drug Category:
Macrobid is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-Infectives; Anti-Infectives; ATC:J01XE01

Dosage Forms:
TABLET

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
1-[(5-nitro-2-furyl)methylideneamino]imidazolidine-2,4-dione





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