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... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Azoles > Oxazoles > Oxazolidinones > Furazolidone
Organic Chemicals > Nitro Compounds > Nitrofurans > Furazolidone
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Furans > Nitrofurans > Furazolidone

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Furazolidone  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Furazolidine
  • Nifurazolidone

Scope note

  • A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone acts by gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514)

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