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Martifur Mr 50 MG Tablet MR

Manufactured byWalter Bushnell
125.92
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Martifur Mr 50 MG Tablet MR is a bactericidal antibiotic which is used to treat or prevent acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Martifur Mr 50 MG Tablet MR

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Martifur Mr 50 MG Tablet MR

changes in facial skin color

Skin rash

Fever and chills

Burning or tingling sensation

Headache

Drowsiness

Diarrhea

Excessive gas in stomach

Uses of Martifur Mr 50 MG Tablet MR

What is it prescribed for?

Urinary Tract Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of infection of the urinary tract caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, and Staphylococcus aureus.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Nitrofurantoin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Impaired Kidney function

This medicine is not recommended for the patients who have improper kidney function with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.

G6PD deficiency

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with G6PD deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Porphyria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with porphyria (blood disorders) due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Lung diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Hemolytic anemia

This medicine may cause abnormal breakdown of blood cells. Close monitoring of blood cell count and hemoglobin is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of decreased hemoglobin and red blood cell count appear.

Drug-resistance

This medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Atorvastatin

Adalimumab

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Peripheral Neuropathy

This medicine may cause nerve damage especially in elderly patients with kidney impairment and diabetes mellitus. Any symptoms of tingling or burning sensation should be reported to the doctor. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by interfering with the bacterial wall synthesis and thus stops the growth of the bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Urinary anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

Nitrofurantoin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 20 November 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00698

Related Questions

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Answer from Dr. Jatin Soni
May see a gastro doctor. Sometimes its unrelated and may be due to some other ca...more
Question:
My mother is using Martifur, as prescribed by her doctor. But she is facing issues like severe burni...more
Answer from Dr. Garima Srivastava
Please consult a gynaecologist May she is having peri menopause syndrome nothing...more
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Answer from Dr. Jayvirsinh I. Chauhan
Homeopathic medicine does not cause any interaction with allopathic medicine. So...more
Question:
If urine test report and puss cells are occasional.. Is there need to take tablet... Just as Martifu...more
Answer from Dr. Piyush Ashok Chaudhari
If you do not have symptoms of urinary infection from burning sensation on mictu...more
Question:
Burning sensation throughout the day in the uretha and in the front part of the penis. Taken Martifu...more
Answer from Dr. Anil Kumar Sanwal
Get repeat urine culture and sensitivity and may change drug as per culture repo...more
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Jan 2020

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125.92 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )