Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: 1  filter(noun) Synonyms: 2  filter(noun) To sort, sift, or isolate. 3  filter(noun) To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused. 4  filter(noun) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter. 5  filter(noun) To move slowly or gradually; to come or go a few at a time.
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) Capsules. 1  To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Macrobid and other antibacterial drugs, Macrobid should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
What is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin)? Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that is used for treating urinary tract infections caused by several types of bacteria. It is effective against E. Coli, Enterobacter cystitis, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and Staphylococcus aureus. Nitrofurantoin interferes with the production of bacterial proteins, DNA, and cell walls.