| Definition of 'nitrofurantoin' |
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1. (noun) nitrofurantoin, Macrodantin
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
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| Definition of 'nitrofurantoin' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. nitrofurantoin
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.
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