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Cardiovascular
11%
Pulmonary
9%
Gastrointestinal/Nutrition
8%
Musculoskeletal
8%
Neurology
7%
Infectious Disease
7%
Psychiatry/Behavioral
7%
Reproductive
7%
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6%
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6%
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5%
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5%
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4%
Dermatology
4%
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Pharmacology
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin
Urinary Antiseptic
Drug Class
Urinary Antiseptic
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
Reduced to reactive intermediates that damage bacterial DNA, ribosomes, and metabolic enzymes.
Clinical Notes
First-line for uncomplicated cystitis. Concentrates in urine only — not for pyelonephritis; avoid if CrCl <30. Pulmonary fibrosis with chronic use.
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