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A drug which helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, used in the treatment of urinary infections.<\/p>\n

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Antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. Adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, fever, and hypersensitivity reactions.<\/p>\n

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An anti-infective drug. Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrodantin) is used to treat infections of the urinary tract. It is thought to work by stopping bacterial cell wall formation and interfering with bacterial metabolism of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

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A drug used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary system. It is administered by mouth and may cause nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes.<\/p>\n

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A synthetic nitrofuran derivative which has a wide range of antibacterial activity and is effective against many gram-positive and gram negative micro-organisms. It is used mainly in the treatment of infections of the lower urinary tract.<\/p>\n

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