A 31-year-old woman collecting nitrofurantoin for cystitis asks whether the medicine can change urine colour. She has no systemic symptoms and is not

Question

A 31-year-old woman collecting nitrofurantoin for cystitis asks whether the medicine can change urine colour. She has no systemic symptoms and is not pregnant. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin can darken urine and should be taken with food or milk

Answer

Nitrofurantoin makes urine blue and requires emergency care

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Nitrofurantoin prevents contraception from working in most patients

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Nitrofurantoin should be stopped when symptoms first improve

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Nitrofurantoin should be taken with antacids at each dose

Nitrofurantoin counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

A 31-year-old woman collecting nitrofurantoin for cystitis asks whether the medicine can change urine colour. She has no systemic symptoms and is not pregnant. What would you advise the patient?