[A synthetic derivative of imidazolidinedione, Nitrofurantoin inhibits bacterial DNA, RNA, and cell wall protein synthesis. Activated by bacterial flavoproteins to intermediates that inactivate bacterial ribosomal proteins, Nitrofurantoin is used prophylactically as a urinary anti-infective agent against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and for long-term suppression of infections. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0028156 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: nitrofuran
[AM600] NITROFURANS ANTIMICROBIALS
Relation/CHD: NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTALLINE
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5ML
NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG