Furazolidone
- Generic Name
- Furazolidone
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H7N3O5
- CAS Number
- 67-45-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 5J9CPU3RE0
- Background
A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone binds bacterial DNA which leads to the gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514)
- Indication
For the specific and symptomatic treatment of bacterial or protozoal diarrhea and enteritis caused by susceptible organisms.
- Associated Conditions
- Diarrhea (Dysentery), Infectious diarrhea
- Associated Therapies
- -
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