Synonyms: BAY 2502 | BAY A2502 | Bayer 2502 | Lampit®
nifurtimox is an approved drug (FDA (2020))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Nifurtimox is an antimicrobial nitrofuran drug. The compound has antibacterial activity [2], but is primarily used as an antiprotozoal drug in the treatment of Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) and sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis).
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Bioactivity Comments |
Nifurtimox is active against all lifecycle stages of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. The compound demonstrates activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [2]. |