Nitrofurantoin FDA Link Generic

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.

Also Known As:

Macrodantin; Furadantin; Furadantine; Furadoine; Furadonine; Furantoin; Nitrofurantoin Sodium Salt; Nitrofurantoin, Monohydrate; 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Nitro Compounds: 67
  - Nitrofurans: 69
    - Nitrofurantoin: 1179
Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Furans: 86
    - Nitrofurans: 69
      - Nitrofurantoin: 1179

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Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)