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NFZ Brand names, NFZ Analogs

NFZ Brand Names Mixture

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NFZ Chemical_Formula

C6H6N4O4

NFZ RX_link

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NFZ fda sheet

NFZ msds (material safety sheet)

NFZ MSDS

NFZ Synthesis Reference

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NFZ Molecular Weight

198.136 g/mol

NFZ Melting Point

238 oC

NFZ H2O Solubility

210 mg/L (Approximately 50%)

NFZ State

Solid

NFZ LogP

0.517

NFZ Dosage Forms

Ointment

NFZ Indication

For the treatement of bacterial skin infections including pyodermas, infected dermatoses and infections of cuts, wounds, burns and ulcers due to susceptible organisms.

NFZ Pharmacology

Nitrofurazone is a topical antibacterial agent indicated as an adjunctive therapy for second and third degree burns when resistance to other agents is a real or potential problem. Nitrofurazone is also indicated in skin grafting when bacterial contamination may cause graft rejection or donor site infection, especially in hospitals with a history of resistant bacteria.

NFZ Absorption

Well absorbed.

NFZ side effects and Toxicity

Rat LD50 = 590 mg/kg; Allergic contact dermatitis is the most frequently reported adverse effect, occurring in approximately 1 % of patients treated.

NFZ Patient Information

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NFZ Organisms Affected

Gram negative and gram positive bacteria