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Nitrofurans
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FANFT - A potent nitrofuran derivative tumor initiator. It causes bladder tumors in all animals studied and is mutagenic to many bacteria. |
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Furagin - Nitrofuran derivative anti-infective agent used for urinary tract infections. |
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Furazolidone - A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone acts by gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514) |
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Furylfuramide - Used formerly as antimicrobial food additive. It causes mutations in many cell cultures and may be carcinogenic. |
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Nifuratel - Local antiprotozoal and antifungal agent that may also be given orally. |
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Nifurtimox - Possibly effective against parasites. Synonyms: Lampit; Bayer 2502. |
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Nitrofurantoin - A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression. |
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Nitrofurazone - A topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial wounds, burns, ulcers, and skin infections. Nitrofurazone has also been administered orally in the treatment of trypanosomiasis. |
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Nitrovin - An antibacterial growth promoter used in animal feeds. |
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SQ-18506 - A nitrovinyl furan used as a schistosomicidal agent and proposed for trypanosomiasis, especially Chagas disease. |
Nitrofurans Medical Definitions and Terms
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