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nitrofurantoin /ˌnʌɪtrə(ʊ)fjʊˈrantəʊɪn /noun [mass noun]A synthetic compound with antibacterial properties, used to treat urinary tract infections.- A bicyclic furan derivative; chemical formula: C8H6N4O5.
If the patient has a urinary tract infection, nitrofurantoin may be useful....- All pregnant women should be screened for bacteriuria and subsequently treated with antibiotics such as nitrofurantoin, sulfisoxazole or cephalexin.
- In pregnant women and in community acquired infections, simple antimicrobial drugs like nitrofurantoin might still be useful.
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