Low
Excellent
~ $1.60/day
Interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis especially with prolonged use.
Peripheral neuropathy.
Think of this drug as a urinary antiseptic.
Not recommended in males due to inadequate tissue penetration, especially with possible occult prostatitis.
Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran
Pregnancy category: B - up to 38 weeks (contraindicated at term)
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: None
CSF penetration: None
Biliary penetration: None
