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Furazolidone MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Furazolidone
Tree Number(s)
D02.640.600.313
D03.383.129.462.600.500
D03.383.312.649.313
Unique ID
D005664
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005664
Scope Note
A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone acts by gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514)
Entry Term(s)
Furazol
Furazolidine
Furoxone
Nifurazolidone
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
Antitrichomonal Agents
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Registry Number
5J9CPU3RE0
Related Numbers
67-45-8
CAS Type 1 Name
2-Oxazolidinone, 3-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Furazolidone Preferred
Furoxone Narrower
Furazol Narrower
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