furazolidone [Antibiotic]

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Accession ARO:3000688
Synonym(s)furazolidine furoxone nitrofurazolidone
DefinitionFurazolidone is a nitrofuran antibiotic that is a non-ionic synthetic compound. It is taken orally and is active against many enteric pathogens. Furazolidone also has antiprotozoal activity and acts by inhibiting monoamine oxidase.
Drug Classnitrofuran antibiotic
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Publications

Phillips KF and Hailey FJ. 1986. J Int Med Res 14(1): 19-29. The use of furoxone: a perspective. (PMID 3514312)