Nitrofurantoin
- Generic Name
- Nitrofurantoin
- Brand Names
- Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H6N4O5
- CAS Number
- 67-20-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 927AH8112L
- Background
Nitrofurantoin is a nitrofuran antibiotic used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is converted by bacterial nitroreductases to electrophilic intermediates which inhibit the citric acid cycle as well as synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein. This drug is more resistant to the development of bacterial resistance because it acts on man...
- Indication
Nitrofurantoin is indicated to treat acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection
- Associated Therapies
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