Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) is an antibiotic prescribed to treat or prevent urinary tract infections. Macrodantin is available in generic form. Side effects of Macrodantin include: headache, itching, rash, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, rust-colored or brownish urine, or ; vaginal itching or discharge. Macrodantin should be given with food to improve drug absorption and, in some patients, tolerance.
cation-a positively charged ion. hydrogen ion-a positively charged atom of hydrogen; that is to say, a normal hydrogen atomic nucleus. ion-a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons.
Cocoon (noun) the case constructed by any insect to contain its larva or pupa. Cocoon (noun) the case of silk made by spiders to protect their eggs. Cocoon (noun) the egg cases of mucus, etc., made by leeches and other worms. Origin: [F. cocon, dim. of coque shell of egge and insects, fr. L. concha mussel shell. See Conch.]