| Chronic use of nitrofurantoin can lead to pulmonary complications such as interstitial lung disease. |
| Nitrofurantoin should be stopped upon the first sign of lung injury. |
| Nitrofurantoin should only be considered if other therapies have failed and suitable patient monitoring is available. |
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