Nitrofurantoin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌnʌɪ.tɹə(ʊ).fjʊˈɹan.təʊ.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nitrofurantoin is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A synthetic nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, that is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include furadantin, hydroxymethylnitrofurantoin, nifurtoinol, nifuroxazide, nitrofurazone, nitrofural.
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