Nitrofurantoin-induced pulmonary toxicity: A case report and review of the literature

Summary: This paper describes a case of lung injury attributed to the use of Nitrofurantoin and a review of the relevant literature. An 88-year-old woman was admitted to the floor for the evaluation of recent symptoms of dyspnea, fatigue and productive cough. She was initiated on nitrofurantoin 300 ...

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Main Authors: Wissam K. Kabbara, Melissa C. Kordahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-07-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034115000143