NITROFURANTOIN
\nˌa͡ɪtɹə͡ʊfjˈʊɹantˌɔ͡ɪn], \nˌaɪtɹəʊfjˈʊɹantˌɔɪn], \n_ˌaɪ_t_ɹ_əʊ_f_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_a_n_t_ˌɔɪ_n]\
Definitions of NITROFURANTOIN
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derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
By Princeton University
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derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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