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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
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

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