What are the implications of long-term nitrofurantoin use in elderly patients, including risks of toxicity, drug interactions, or reduced renal clearance and how can these be managed?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
What are the implications of long-term nitrofurantoin use in elderly patients?
Share
Long-term use of nitrofurantoin in elderly patients can lead to pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and neuropathy. Reduced renal function can accumulate the drug, increasing toxicity risks. Regular monitoring of lung, liver, and renal function is crucial to manage these risks.