Optazol

Optazol Brand names, Optazol Analogs

Optazol Brand Names Mixture

No information avaliable

Optazol Chemical_Formula

C₈H₇N₃O₅

Optazol RX_link

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

Optazol fda sheet

Optazol msds (material safety sheet)

Optazol MSDS

Optazol Synthesis Reference

No information avaliable

Optazol Molecular Weight

225.158 g/mol

Optazol Melting Point

255 ^oC

Optazol H₂O Solubility

40 mg/L

Optazol State

Solid

Optazol LogP

0.691

Optazol Dosage Forms

Tablets; Liquid

Optazol Indication

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

Optazol 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.

Optazol Absorption

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

Optazol 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.

Optazol Patient Information