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Nitrofurantoin

Known as: Nitrofurantoin [Chemical/Ingredient], nitrofurantoina, nitrofurantoine 
A synthetic derivative of imidazolidinedione, Nitrofurantoin inhibits bacterial DNA, RNA, and cell wall protein synthesis. Activated by bacterial… 
National Institutes of Health

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4-hydroxynitrofurantoinFuradantinFuradoineFuradonine
Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial InfectionsDrug AllergyGram-Negative Bacterial Infections

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Hydantoin derivative anticonvulsant

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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Determination of organochlorine pesticides in agricultural soil with special reference to γ-HCH degradation by Pseudomonas strains
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Determination of the metabolites of nitrofuran antibiotics in animal tissue by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
A trial comparing low-dose, short-course ciprofloxacin and standard 7 day therapy with co-trimoxazole or nitrofurantoin in the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
The study was undertaken to compare the safety and efficacy of twice-daily ciprofloxacin for 3 days with standard 7 day therapy… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
The popliteal lymph node assay in mice to screen for the immune disregulating potential of chemicals--a preliminary study.
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Nitrofurans in the treatment of gastritis associated with Campylobacter pylori. The Gastrointestinal Physiology Working Group of Cayetano Heredia and The Johns Hopkins Universities.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Prophylactic antibacterial therapy for preventing urinary tract infections in spinal cord injury patients.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Nitrofurantoin-Induced Chronic Active Hepatitis
Two patients developed a syndrome closely simulating the 'lupoid' form of chronic active hepatitis during prolonged therapy with… 
Review
1978
Review
1978
Influence of Food on the Bioavailability of Drugs
Food intake exerts a complex influence on the bioavailability of drugs. It may interfere not only with tablet disintegration… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Halophilic Vibrio species isolated from blood cultures
The Special Bacteriology Section of the Center for Disease Control has received 38 cultures of a halophilic bacterium which… 
Highly Cited
1962
Highly Cited
1962
Recurrent Pulmonary Infiltration and Pleural Effusion Due to Nitrofurantoin Sensitivity
PULMONARY disease with eosinophilia, either transient or chronic, has been observed in patients with and without asthma, often as… 
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