What Does Mac Mean

when taking medication & the directions are 1 tablet 3 times a day, how many hour's are between each tablet ## Hi Katt, When the directions state "1 tablet, 3 times daily", I think most people base the "3 times daily" off of a 24 hour period, where as you can simply divide 24 by 3 times and have "1 tablet, every 8 hours". Some people might not wait 8 hours and may just take it 3 times spread out during the day and not have any at night. I personally would go with the "every 8 hours" deal, because I find it easier to track. I hope this helps to answer your question! :) ## David you must be a machine being up for 24hrs, when do you sleep? For 1 pill every 8 hours you times 8 by 2=16. 1 pill at 0hrs, next at 8hrs then final at 16hrs. Most people are ...

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Just finished 500mg amoxicyillin for tooth infection. It's still here, but now also have a UTI. Prescribed macrobid 100mg. I'm now concerned that I have a major infection brewing. Will this help? ## Help, Mich! How are you? It is most commonly used to treat UTIs. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. There's a chance that some bacteria just traveled through your digestive tract from your mouth to your bladder, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a major infection. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for the prompt reply! Yes, I think some of the bacteria did travel. I guess what concerned me is that I got the UTI while already taking an antibiotic. I just hope that the macrobid will do the job for all of ...

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Macitentan, sold under the brand name Opsumit, is an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) developed by Actelion and approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).[2] The other two ERAs marketed as of 2014 are bosentan and ambrisentan.[2] Macitentan is a dual ERA, meaning that it acts as an antagonist of two endothelin (ET) receptor subtypes, ETA and ETB.[2] However, macitentan has a 50-fold increased selectivity for the ETA...

Are activas diazepam 10mg with c DC on them real or fake? ## They are real. I have them in bister pack and box etc from pharmacy and that's exactly what the tabs look like. ## Come on do you think major pharmy companies just hand these out ..they are all fake made in china on old print machines fake boxes and instructions inside ..CHINA is the biggest country in the world where copyright means nothing ... the tablets are full of what you think is the major ingredient, maybe a very small amount, then its topped up with anti depressants and anything so you think you are feeling that relaxation from.. Activis 10's ...Teva's ..Manos. D10's the whole lot of them .. i know cause i ended up in hospital ..i will say no more ..plz beware

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they put it on me in the ambulance becouse i couldnt breath ## Recently I had a pacemarker installed and not I have trouble breathing ## Donna, is it possible they meant C-PAP? It's a type of machine that uses positive air pressure to help alleviate breathing problems, it helps prevent soft tissues from getting in the way and inhibiting proper air intake. Bill, have you consulted your doctor? It is very important that you do so, because breathing problems could signal an issue with your heart. Are there any other questions or comments?

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can you take Nitrofur Macr 100 Mg & Z Pac together. I have two pills of the Nitrofur left for a bladder infection. I got prescribed a z pac for a horrible cold & sore throat can I take the two antibiotics together? ## Hi Karen, Based on my research, no known interactions exist between Nitrofur Macro (Nitrofurantoin) and Z pack; also known as Zithromax (Azithromycin). However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. I have done my best to provide you with accurate information; but you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications. I hope this helps!

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black and yellow pill ## side effects ## The color actually doesn't mean anything and provides no information about the medication. However, if it was Nitrofurantoin, it is an antibiotic that's most commonly used to treat UTIs. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and vomiting. Are there any questions or comments? You can learn more Nitrofurantoin details here.

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My 7 month old puppy seems to have a UTI. I have macro is for my own recurring UTIs. Is it safe to use for my dog? ## Hello, Troy! How are you and the pup? Yes, it is safe to use in dogs and is prescribed to them for UTIs, as well. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it's safe for your pup. If they have any type of problem with kidney function, or a kidney disease, they can't take it. Thus, it would be best to consult with your vet, first, to be safe. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you so much for your reply. After searching several other sites, along with this one, I decided to giv...

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MAYLAN 3422 ## That is correct, this is 100mgs of the antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, used to treat various types of infections. BID means it is supposed to be taken twice daily. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## I'm pregnant for 5 weeks. If I take prenatal vitamins Prefera OB one and Macrobid 100mg (Nitrofur 100mg bid cap) together in a day but different times.Is it ok? Please help me answer my question! Thank you.

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Can you take nitrofur macro in addition to azithromycin I am on azithromycin for bronchitis. And now am getting a uti infection can I take nitro fur macro also? ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Nitro Macro (nitrofurantoin) and azithromycin; deeming them safe to take together. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. I hope this info helps!

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Around Oakland or Macomb Countys. WTF? ## Hello, Bob! How are you? Unfortunately, we are now into the time of year when shortages of controlled substances usually occur due to mandatory manufacturing limits. Once a manufacturer reaches their yearly allotted limit, they cannot manufacture new product, until after the new year. Each year, demand inevitable exceeds supply and shortages occur. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. The best suggestion I can make is to ask your pharmacist what they do have in stock and then speak with your doctor about them prescribing that, in the meantime. Does anyone else have any ideas of suggestions? ## I'm looking for No...

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Is Avastin being used for macro degeneration? ## Do you mean wet, macular degeneration (seeing distorted straight lines)? If so, Avastin is a Godsend, stopping the disease in it's tracks. It has saved my vision. Treatments sound scary, but are easily tolerable. No anesthesia needed, etc. As far as I know there are no alternatives to saving your vision if you have wet AMD/ peace ## My mom lost her hearing in her left ear 5 days after her first shot of Avastin in her left eye for wet macular degeneration. Could there be a connection?

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I just started taking this medicine for a bacteria infection, and my face is breaking out really bad. Is this a side effect? And will it go away once I'm done taking the medicine? ## Hi, Shae! What type of breakout? You mean like zits/acne? If so, that shouldn't happen from the antibiotic. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Is there any other reason you may be breaking out? Has your diet changed recently? Are you using any new skin products? ## No I'm not using any new skin products. Just six months pregnant and taking my prenatal vitamins is all I'm doin.

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Hi. I've just been prescribed Nitrofur-Macr 100mg for a persistant bladder/Urinary tract infection which has been making me sick to my stomach. I'm worried about what the side effects are, especially when mixing it with methadone. Just want to know if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks. ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Nitrofur-Macro and Methadone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. With that said, because I am not a doctor, the most I can tell you is that from what I've read, these two medications are regarded as being safe to take together and shouldn't present any problems outside of the normal side effe...

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Is it safe to take Nitrofur-macr 100, while taking triamterene-hctz ? ## Hi Linda, Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Nitro Macro (nitrofurantoin) and Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. More information about these two medications can be viewed in the links below: I hope this helps!

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I am finishing eight days of nitrofuran 100 mgm twice daily for a UTI. Experiencing some bladder irritation and frequency. Could this be from the drug retained in the urine? Thanks! ## Hello, Tom! How are you? No, it shouldn't cause those types of symptoms, but it may not have been the proper medication to eradicate the infection you had. Just because it treats most such infections doesn't mean it will always treat all of them. The general rule with antibiotics is that if the are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and then you should start to see improvement within 3 days. Have you consulted your doctor, yet? You may need to try a different antibiotic.

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Taking 100mg q 12hrs on day 3 for UTI. Having blood-shot and itchy eyes along with moderate joint pain and swelling. Should I stop med? ## Hi, Kristin! Sorry about the symptoms that you're suffering. Have you contacted your doctor? Those could be the starting signs of a bad reaction to this antibiotic, which means that things could just get worse. So, you may need to try a different medication. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here.

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I am currently taking ic nitrofur-macr 100 mg caps twice a day & am in my 28th wk of pregnancy..I keep reading that it shouldnt be taken in the third trimester ( im in my third trimester) but my doc prescribed it anyways..Should i contact her & see if i should stop for the next 11 wks??? ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections, most commonly UTIs. As to its use during pregnancy, while no studies have been done, many women have used it safely, with no reported ill effects. The time span that it actually shouldn't be used is when you are very close to delivery, around the 38th week, because it can interfere with the immature enzyme systems in the red blood cells of a newborn and cause anemia. If you are worried, then yes, by all means conta...

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Does Prilosec interfere with the effectiveness of Nitrofur-macr because of the ingredient magnesium searate? ## Hi Janie, Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Nitro Macro (Nitrofurantoin) and Prilosec (Omeprazole). This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. With that said, because I am not a doctor, the most I can tell you is that from what I've read, these two medications are regarded as being safe to take together and shouldn't present any problems outside of the normal side effects associated with each medication. Have either of these medications not been working as well?

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injection into eyes for macular degeneration ## I am sorry, the name you typed is just the name for the injection, intravitreal simply means it is injected into the vitreal membrane and vitreous fluid of the eye. Without knowing what the drug itself is, I can't tell you anything about it as there is more than one type of drug used this way.

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