Adverse Drug Reaction Classification System

         

Pharmaceutical Information
Drug Name Nitrofurantoin
Drug ID BADD_D01576
Description Nitrofurantoin is a nitrofuran antibiotic used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections.[L6856,L6859,L6862] Nitrofurantoin is converted by bacterial nitroreductases to electrophilic intermediates which inhibit the citric acid cycle as well as synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein.[A179824] This drug is more resistant to the development of bacterial resistance because it acts on many targets at once.[A179824] Nitrofurantoin is a second line treatment to [trimethoprim]/[sulfamethoxazole].[A179830] Nitrofurantoin was granted FDA approval on 6 February 1953.[L6895]
Indications and Usage Nitrofurantoin is indicated to treat acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections.[L6856,L6859,L6862]
Marketing Status approved; vet_approved
ATC Code J01XE01
DrugBank ID DB00698
KEGG ID D00439
MeSH ID D009582
PubChem ID 6604200
TTD Drug ID D0R0BX
NDC Product Code 0591-3685; 48087-0009; 62332-390; 62332-391; 70954-496; 72189-179; 48087-0029; 51927-5024; 46708-390; 67296-1442; 70408-239; 71205-370; 48087-0097; 48087-0148; 68071-2281; 68788-8258; 63629-2464; 65162-689; 0591-3684; 46708-391; 68071-2928; 0472-1992; 70199-036; 70518-3717; 71205-365; 48087-0081; 48087-0147; 13811-719; 71205-852; 48087-0146; 60862-006; 40032-450; 60687-483; 68071-2956; 71335-0878; 59651-206; 61919-458; 62332-389; 71052-240; 16571-888; 64980-593; 16571-740; 43386-450; 46708-389; 60687-472; 68001-423; 70199-006; 0591-3686
UNII 927AH8112L
Synonyms Nitrofurantoin | Furadoine | Nitrofurantoin, Monohydrate | Furantoin | Macrodantin | Nitrofurantoin Sodium Salt | Furadantin | Furadantine | Furadonine
Chemical Information
Molecular Formula C8H6N4O5
CAS Registry Number 67-20-9
SMILES C1C(=O)NC(=O)N1N=CC2=CC=C(O2)[N+](=O)[O-]
Chemical Structure
ADRs Induced by Drug
*The priority for ADR severity classification is based on FAERS assessment, followed by the most severe level in CTCAE rating. If neither is available, it will be displayed as 'Not available'.
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ADR Term ADReCS ID ADR Frequency (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (CTCAE)
Tremor17.01.06.002--
Urticaria23.04.02.001; 10.01.06.0010.000121%
Vasculitis24.12.04.027; 10.02.02.006--
Vertigo17.02.12.002; 04.04.01.003--
Vestibular disorder17.02.02.008; 04.04.02.001--
Vomiting07.01.07.0030.000055%
Wheezing22.03.01.009--
Yellow skin09.01.01.009; 08.01.03.046; 23.03.03.042--Not Available
Hypoacusis04.02.01.006--
Balance disorder08.01.03.081; 17.02.02.007--Not Available
Blood phosphorus increased13.11.01.016--Not Available
Lupus-like syndrome23.03.02.004; 15.06.02.004; 10.04.03.003--Not Available
Cardiopulmonary failure22.02.06.004; 02.05.01.004--Not Available
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome10.02.01.008; 08.01.05.005; 24.06.03.0080.000055%Not Available
Eye pruritus06.04.05.006--Not Available
Musculoskeletal stiffness15.03.05.027--Not Available
Musculoskeletal discomfort15.03.04.001--Not Available
Drug resistance08.06.01.005--Not Available
Electrocardiogram change13.14.05.014--Not Available
Limb discomfort15.03.04.014--Not Available
Decreased appetite14.03.01.005; 08.01.09.028--
Ill-defined disorder08.01.03.049--Not Available
Vitamin B complex deficiency14.12.02.003--Not Available
Adverse drug reaction08.06.01.009--Not Available
Psychotic disorder19.03.01.002--
Pulmonary toxicity22.01.02.007; 12.03.01.0130.000055%Not Available
Renal impairment20.01.03.010--Not Available
Tendon pain15.07.01.009--Not Available
Liver injury12.01.17.012; 09.01.07.022--Not Available
Oropharyngeal pain22.12.03.016; 07.05.05.004--
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