A patient is concerned because the urine has changed to red-brown in color since starting a new medication. Which medication should the nurse suspect is causing this patient's change in urine color?
1. phenytoin (Dilantin)
2. amitriptyline (Elavil)
3. injectable iron
4. phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Correct Answer: 1
Red-brown urine can occur when taking phenytoin (Dilantin). Amitriptyline (Elavil) can cause the urine to turn green or blue. Injectable iron can cause the urine to turn brown or black. Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) can cause the urine to turn orange.
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