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Macrodantin

Macrodantin

1 9.1
A medicine that treats urinary tract infections caused by bacteria
  • noun
  • /ˌmækroʊˈdæntɪn/
  • Specialized
: Macrodantin
  • The doctor prescribed Macrodantin for her recurring urinary tract infections.

Examples

  • Some patients may experience side effects while taking Macrodantin for a prolonged period.

  • If you are allergic to Macrodantin, inform your healthcare provider before starting the medication.

  • The doctor prescribed Macrodantin for her urinary tract infection.

  • Have you ever taken Macrodantin before?

  • My doctor prescribed Macrodantin to treat my urinary tract infection.

  • After discussing my symptoms, the physician recommended Macrodantin as the best option for my treatment.

  • To prevent recurrent urinary infections, she advised taking Macrodantin regularly.

Synonyms

nitrofurantoin
vsMacrodantin
  • Specialized
1 9.4

An antibiotic drug used to treat bladder infections

is the proprietary brand used commercially rather than the generic term

Surface Forms

Macrodantin singular
Macrodantins plural

Etymology

Macrodantin combines macro- ('large') with part of the drug name nitrofurantoin, and the name points to a 'large-crystal' form of the medicine. That's why Macrodantin is a brand of nitrofurantoin used to treat urinary infections.