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Is Martifur Nitrofurantion Safe During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Question: Whether use of martifur nitrofurantoin is safe during pregnancy
I have already taken one along with trapic and urispas. I am 36 wee

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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, Nitrofurantoin is safe during pregnancy. Please complete the course.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!

Thanks for consulting at HCM virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.

1. First of all do not panic.

2. As per your history, you are 36 weeks pregnant.
You might have been suffering from symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Your treating doctor must have given these medicines for the same.

3. Nitrofurantoin is a safe drug for use during pregnancy. It has a good spectrum activity to cure UTI.

4. Urispas contains urinary analgesic and anti spasmodic agent that helps to control pain during urination.

5. Trapic is a Tranexamic acid preparation that helps to control bleeding.

6. I usually suggest to my pregnant patients with UTI as follows-

a) Drink plenty of water- 2 to 2.5 liters per day.
b) Citrus fruits and fruit juices, coconut water
c) Use of urinary alkalinizers like Sodium citrate syrup.
d) Continue antibiotics for 5 to 7 days period.
e) If symptoms persist or recur urine culture and sensitivity test will be of hep to find out the exact pathogen and the most effective antibiotic.

It is very important to treat urinary tract infection thoroughly during pregnancy, so as to prevent further complications.

I hope this answer was helpful to you!
Please kindly rate it as helpful and write a short review about your experience with me! I would appreciate that a lot.

Thank you and best regards!
Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (7 hours later)
Thanks for your advice. What to do to reduce acute pain in urinary tract. I find hard to stand.
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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antispasmodic Hyoscine. Dilute the urine with plenty of water intake.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for appreciating the answer and reverting back.

For the pain and difficulty in initiating urination , in addition I will suggest you to take tablet Hyoascine , which is a safe antispasmodic. You can seek prescription support from your treating doctor for the same.

Please drink plenty of water, coconut water, citrus fruits .

As urine gets diluted with water the pain will also be less

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Is Martifur Nitrofurantion Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Yes, Nitrofurantoin is safe during pregnancy. Please complete the course. Detailed Answer: Hi there, Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at HCM virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1. First of all do not panic. 2. As per your history, you are 36 weeks pregnant. You might have been suffering from symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Your treating doctor must have given these medicines for the same. 3. Nitrofurantoin is a safe drug for use during pregnancy. It has a good spectrum activity to cure UTI. 4. Urispas contains urinary analgesic and anti spasmodic agent that helps to control pain during urination. 5. Trapic is a Tranexamic acid preparation that helps to control bleeding. 6. I usually suggest to my pregnant patients with UTI as follows- a) Drink plenty of water- 2 to 2.5 liters per day. b) Citrus fruits and fruit juices, coconut water c) Use of urinary alkalinizers like Sodium citrate syrup. d) Continue antibiotics for 5 to 7 days period. e) If symptoms persist or recur urine culture and sensitivity test will be of hep to find out the exact pathogen and the most effective antibiotic. It is very important to treat urinary tract infection thoroughly during pregnancy, so as to prevent further complications. I hope this answer was helpful to you! Please kindly rate it as helpful and write a short review about your experience with me! I would appreciate that a lot. Thank you and best regards! Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar