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Nitrofurazone MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Nitrofurazone
Tree Number(s)
D02.640.600.691
D03.383.312.649.691
Unique ID
D009583
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009583
Scope Note
A topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial WOUNDS AND INJURIES and skin infections. Nitrofurazone has also been administered orally in the treatment of TRYPANOSOMIASIS.
Entry Term(s)
Furacilin
Furacillin
Furacin
Nitrofural
Nitrofurazone, Calcium (2:1) Salt
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents
Registry Number
X8XI70B5Z6
Related Numbers
102273-70-1
59-87-0
CAS Type 1 Name
Hydrazinecarboxamide, 2-((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Nitrofurazone Preferred
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