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Nitrofurantoin

Medical Definition: 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.
Also Called: Furadantine,Furadoine,Furadonine,Furantoin,Macrodantin,Nitrofurantoin, Monohydrate,Nitrofurantoin Sodium Salt
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 67-20-9

Nitrofurantoin Medical Definitions and Terms

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