Synonyms: Furoxone®
furazolidone is an approved drug (FDA (1958))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Furazolidone is an antimicrobial nitrofuran drug that exhibits antiprotozoal and broad-spectrum antibacterial activities.
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