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Nitrofurantoin resistance mechanism

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Avatar f tn can anyone explain the sentence with detailed mechanism (how hypercatabolic and insulin resistance relate to each other)??
Avatar f tn I have been prescribed nitrofurantoin (macrobid) for a UTI. I have a hard time swallowing pills. Can these be broken up?
1459422 tn?1285692684 does diastolic pressure decrease with resistance exercise of the lower part of the body only,if we are measuring blood pressure in the brachial artery ? i mean to say does the vessel of the non exercising muscle also dilate? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/870224'>Drop in diastolic blood pressure during exercise</a>.
Avatar f tn Together these features produce a valvelike effect that occludes the ureteric opening during storage and voiding of urine. In people with VUR, failure of this mechanism occurs, with resultant retrograde flow of urine. Hardikar syndrome can include Vesicoureteral reflux, Hydronephrosis, cleft lip and palate, Intestinal obstruction and other symptoms.[1] Primary VUR Insufficient submucosal length of the ureter relative to its diameter causes inadequacy of the valvular mechanism.
Avatar m tn It also says that the colony count of the bacteris is 1,00,000 cfu/ml. Hence, doctor prescribed some medicines like Uribid with nitrofurantoin in it, Prothiaden M, Montemac FX for allergy and Hifenac-P for fever and also Cital syrup for UTI. My mother continued the course for one week, now fever and tiredness have decreased, but the burning sensation continues. Is this mixture of tablets fine, or any other suggestion or recommendations for treating this urinary tract infection of K.Oxytoca.
Avatar m tn The mechanism for resistance is differ from antiviral to antiviral. For example, Lamivudine resistance is more on and off. Adefovir is more gradual. Unless you research this area, it's hard to know what exactly is happening. But we do know all antivirals are at risk for resistance over time. And since you are 40 with early cirrohsis, you need the antiviral to stay working for another 30 years or so without resistance, that is a tough goal.
Avatar n tn A heart murmur is a sound heard as the blood flows through the heart and especially the blood flow through the heart valves. If there is a defect, a stethoscope hears a specific sound for different defects. ■Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE inhibitors lower the system's blood pressure. The mechanism of action is to relax the blood vessels and that provides less resistance for the heart to pump against and decreases blood pressure.
Avatar m tn 9 days ago Nitrofurantoin (200g a day for 5 days) was taken and daily birth control (Qlaira). Both are known to decrease levels of haptoglobin but nothing about complete depletion. Could this be an extended effect from Nitrofurantoin? When should the test be repeated ?
Avatar m tn A couple of weeks later I developed a urinary tract infection. Urologist prescribed nitrofurantoin for the infection. Immediatedly after starting the antibiotic my ears gradually starting feeling clogged. Now, two weeks later, they are both very clogged (no wax buildup) and I can barely hear. Logic tells me the ear clogging is somehow connected to the nitrofurantoin. Has anyone ever experienced this or heard of this happening? Will this clogging go away by itself?
Avatar f tn I have recently been feeling unwell and have recurring UTI’s and been on Nitrofurantoin. I also take levothyroxine for an under active thyroid. I recently had a LFT and my ALT was 934. My GGT was 140 and bilirubin 37. I am having an urgent scan tomorrow but the drs seem at a loss as to what is causing this? Any advice or help?
Avatar f tn Without getting into the pharmocological aspects regarding the mechanism of action of asprin resistance and the mechanixm of activity of plavix (clopidogrel), the American Academy of Cardiology recommends tests. Dr. Waksman: "I'll try to do my best because it's a controversy.
Avatar m tn more overt insulin resistance problems? If so, could insulin resistance be the key behind why my hormones are so imbalanced?
Avatar f tn now, on the 21st may this week my partner had a uti. doc gave her 3 days of nitrofurantoin but it still hasnt gone. im worried ive infected her with something, but not sure about the timescales. am i going crazy, i was obssessed that I had gonorhhea until the test came back negative. now im thinking ive caught something else! she had no symptoms before this week.
Avatar n tn I visit the doctor again and she gave me Nitrofurantoin antibiotics and after taking them once, instantly my erections returned and tests returned to normal size -I am taking 100mg twice in a day . The next day I woke up and my erections were gone again and testes shrunk, I took Nitrofurantoin and nothing is happening . I’m so scared I have phoned 111 and told them this and they told me to Go to my doctor again - the doctor said she gave me antibiotics already and refused to see me !
Avatar f tn I have been taking ciprobid, doxyl and nitrofurantoin for a month now. but still the is no change. I still have some pains. I was diagnosed with an UTI, in the urine and blood test the was no Chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in short no STI. But and the doctor, prescribed ciprobid, doxyl and nitrofurantoin for me and my wife. I have visited the doctor 3times and the last tested I did.
Avatar f tn It is a wearable mechanism that uses resistance bands in a method that physiotherapists commonly use for drop foot rehab. The device is fully adjustable to help you progress through your rehabilitation and alleviates some of the necessary muscle force needed to walk while providing you ground clearance so you do not drag your toe. Just looking for some thoughts on what you look for most with this kind of device. How important is cost/what is a range you are willing to spend?
Avatar f tn (My weight is about 145 kg, previously has been 188 kg, with a length of 170cm) It started in 2006, I did get nitrofurantoin, but I got only more ill, till I even got over 41 degree fever and an emergency-doctor then prescribed ciprofloxacin which did help (this was in Holland). Since 2008 we are in UK and I have been under treatment at St George, London, till 2010.
Avatar m tn "Both boc and tela are ns3 protease inhibitors. The drugs in question here are a polymerase inhibitor and an NS5A inhibitor, meaning that they target different parts of the virus. I'm no expert but my understanding is that if you have resistance to an ns3 protease inhibitor then you might have cross resistance to all of the ns3 protease inhibitors. However that should not matter if you are using a different class of DAA.
Avatar m tn ve also got a case of epididymitis (nuts on fire). Current antibiotic is Nitrofurantoin Macro. Urologist told me to come back in 3 months while my health and quality of life *****!!! What are some other options for treatment? Original culture was Coagulese negative Staph.
Avatar n tn Most uncomplicated UTIs can be treated with oral antibiotics such as trimethoprim, cephalosporins, nitrofurantoin, or a fluoroquinolone (e.g., ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin). Trimethoprim is probably the most widely used antibiotic for UTIs and is usually taken for 7 days. It is often recommended that trimethoprim be taken at night to ensure maximal urinary concentrations and increase its effectiveness.
Avatar m tn hbvdna und is not equal to cccdna und in the liver nor is intraepatic hbvdna but they both get lower when hbvdna in the blood is und i hope we will have cccdna and intraepatic hbvdna test by mononuclear cell in the blood since the sensitivity of hbvdna in the blood is very very low i have found labs in hongkong that measure cccdna in blood and liver by biopsy, cccdna in blood is used to monitor resistance since it gets detectable again before hbvdna and alt rise, it is the most sensitive tool t
Avatar m tn Abstract Interferon is used to treat chronic viral hepatitis because of low drug resistance and a high remission rate. However, its propensity to induce and modify autoimmunity has been reported. We used pegylated interferon ?-2a to treat a patient with chronic viral hepatitis B. After 5 months of this therapy, the patient developed membranous nephropathy. Complete remission of his nephrotic syndrome was achieved after 1 year of cyclosporine and corticosteroid therapy.
1528737 tn?1291823102 When there is high blood pressure that indicates the heart is pumping against the resistance of blood vessels that are constricted. If an individual, such as an athlete, the heart can pump with stronger beats and fewer beats (higher ejection fraction/heartbeat). That would be one example.