How does nitrofurantoin use impact antibiotic stewardship efforts in healthcare settings and what strategies ensure its appropriate use to prevent resistance?
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How does nitrofurantoin use impact antibiotic stewardship efforts in healthcare settings and what strategies ensure its appropriate use to prevent resistance?
Nitrofurantoin, used mainly for UTIs, supports antibiotic stewardship by being a narrow-spectrum option, reducing broad-spectrum antibiotic use and consequent resistance.
To prevent resistance, protocols ensure nitrofurantoin is prescribed for appropriate indications, monitored for efficacy and side effects, and used for short courses.