Nitrofuroxon

Nitrofuroxon Brand names, Nitrofuroxon Analogs

Nitrofuroxon Brand Names Mixture

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Nitrofuroxon Chemical_Formula

C₈H₇N₃O₅

Nitrofuroxon RX_link

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

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Nitrofuroxon msds (material safety sheet)

Nitrofuroxon MSDS

Nitrofuroxon Synthesis Reference

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Nitrofuroxon Molecular Weight

225.158 g/mol

Nitrofuroxon Melting Point

255 ^oC

Nitrofuroxon H₂O Solubility

40 mg/L

Nitrofuroxon State

Solid

Nitrofuroxon LogP

0.691

Nitrofuroxon Dosage Forms

Tablets; Liquid

Nitrofuroxon Indication

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

Nitrofuroxon 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.

Nitrofuroxon Absorption

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

Nitrofuroxon 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.

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