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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. heterocyclic compounds
  3. heterocyclic oxygen compounds
  4. furans
  5. nitrofurans
  6. nitrofurantoin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic compounds
  3. organic nitrogen compounds
  4. nitro compounds
  5. nitrofurans
  6. nitrofurantoin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. nitrogen compounds
  3. organic nitrogen compounds
  4. nitro compounds
  5. nitrofurans
  6. nitrofurantoin

Preferred term

nitrofurantoin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • furadantine
  • macrodantin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/254981

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