Additionally, the cystitis treatment with Nitrofurantoin operates differently from other antibiotics. When taken orally, most of it is filtered from your blood into your urine, effectively concentrating the medicine directly at the site of the urinary tract infection. Consequently, Nitrofurantoin kills the bacteria by entering their cells and damaging their genetic material.
Conversely, Trimethoprim works by inhibiting the bacteria’s ability to produce folic acid, which is essential for their survival. This method starkly contrasts with the mechanism of Nitrofurantoin, providing an alternative approach to combating urinary tract infections.