Nitrofurazolidone

Nitrofurazolidone Brand names, Nitrofurazolidone Analogs

Nitrofurazolidone Brand Names Mixture

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Nitrofurazolidone Chemical_Formula

C₈H₇N₃O₅

Nitrofurazolidone RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/furazol.htm

Nitrofurazolidone fda sheet

Nitrofurazolidone msds (material safety sheet)

Nitrofurazolidone MSDS

Nitrofurazolidone Synthesis Reference

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Nitrofurazolidone Molecular Weight

225.158 g/mol

Nitrofurazolidone Melting Point

255 ^oC

Nitrofurazolidone H₂O Solubility

40 mg/L

Nitrofurazolidone State

Solid

Nitrofurazolidone LogP

0.691

Nitrofurazolidone Dosage Forms

Tablets; Liquid

Nitrofurazolidone Indication

For the specific and symptomatic treatment of bacterial or protozoal diarrhea and enteritis caused by susceptible organisms.

Nitrofurazolidone Pharmacology

Furoxone has a broad antibacterial spectrum covering the majority of gastrointestinal tract pathogens including E. coli, staphylococci, Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, Aerobacter aerogenes, Vibrio cholerae and Giardia lamblia. Its bactericidal activity is based upon its interference with DNA replication and protein production; this antimicrobial action minimizes the development of resistant organisms.

Nitrofurazolidone Absorption

Radiolabeled drug studies indicate that furazolidone is well absorbed following oral administration

Nitrofurazolidone side effects and Toxicity

Reactions to Furoxone have been reported including a fall in blood pressure, urticaria, fever, arthralgia, and a vesicular morbilliform rash. Other adverse effects can include a brown discoloration of the urine; hemolysis can occur in G6PDH-deficient patients. The drug has a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory effect and should never be given concurrently to individuals already taking MAO inhibitors.

Nitrofurazolidone Patient Information