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Definition of Nitrofurantoin

1. Noun. 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.

Medical Definition of Nitrofurantoin

1. 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. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, urinary. Chemical name: 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)- (12 Dec 1998)

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