A rare case of nitrofurantoin‐induced acute lung injury

Abstract

Abstract Nitrofurantoin is a common treatment for urinary tract infections. Acute lung injury resulting from nitrofurantoin is a rare, life‐threatening complication with women being at greater risk. Symptoms include respiratory distress with fevers, rash, eosinophilia, and new‐onset atrial fibrillation. Treatment includes discontinuing the drug and possibly glucocorticoids for persistent oxygen demand.

Keywords

• acute lung injury
• drug‐induced pulmonary toxicity
• nitrofurantoin