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Nitrofurazone

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Definition: A topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial WOUNDS AND INJURIES and skin infections. Nitrofurazone has also been administered orally in the treatment of TRYPANOSOMIASIS.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Infective Agents 		Other names Nitrofural; Nitrofurazone, Calcium (2:1) Salt; Furacin; Furacillin; FuracilinDrugs* : NITROFURAZONE; ACTIN-N; FURACIN
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
3,4-dinitrofurazanfuroxan  0   *Oxadiazoles Nitrofurazone/*analogs & derivatives. J Hazard Mater. 2004 Sep 10;113(1-3):67-71
hydroxymethylnitrofurazone  0   Nitrofurazone/*analogs & derivatives Prodrugs. Bioorg Med Chem. 2003 Nov 3;11(22):4779-
4-hydroxynitrofurazone  113849-13-1   Nitrofurazone/*analogs & derivatives. Pharmacology 1988;36(4):283
alginic acid, nitrofurazone drug combination  100471-46-3 Alginic acid, calcium salt, mixt. with sodium salt and 2-((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)hydrazinecarboxamide  *Alginates *Nitrofurazone Drug Combinations. Vestn Dermatol Venerol 1984;(10):71
boric acid, nitrofurazone, procaine drug combination  0   *Boric Acids *Nitrofurazone *Procaine Drug Combinations. Klin Khir 1984;1:7
furiod  0   *Iodine *Nitrofurazone Drug Combinations. Klin Khir 1982;9:61
lifusol  58206-29-4   *Nitrofurazone Aerosols Occlusive Dressings. Akush Ginekol 7:51;1977; Vestn Dermatol Venerol 11:62;1978
fastins  0   *Benzocaine *Chloramphenicol *Nitrofurazone Drug Combinations. Vestn Dermatol Venerol 10:74;1976

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