What does "nitrofurantoin" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "nitrofurantoin"?

Common synonyms include: macrodantin.

How do you pronounce "nitrofurantoin"?

Pronounced //ˌnʌɪ.tɹə(ʊ).fjʊˈɹan.təʊ.ɪn//.

Nitrofurantoin

//ˌnʌɪ.tɹə(ʊ).fjʊˈɹan.təʊ.ɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
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. uncountable
2
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 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

macrodantin

Etymology

Blend of nitrofuran + hydantoin.

Related phrases

urinary tract

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