Nifurtoinol

Nifurtoinol (rINN, trade name Urfadyn) is a nitrofuran-derivative antibiotic used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.

Nifurtoinol
Clinical data
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administration
Oral
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Pharmacokinetic data
ExcretionRenal (40–50% within the first 12 hours)
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.012.842
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H8N4O6
Molar mass268.185 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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It is also known as "hydroxymethylnitrofurantoin".[1]

References

  1. Stricker BH, Blok AP, Claas FH, Van Parys GE, Desmet VJ (1988). "Hepatic injury associated with the use of nitrofurans: a clinicopathological study of 52 reported cases". Hepatology. 8 (3): 599–606. doi:10.1002/hep.1840080327. PMID 3371877.


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