Nitrofurantoin
Synonyms
2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 1-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-
Furadantin
Furadantine
Furadoine
Furadonine
Furantoin
Macrodantin
Monohydrate Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Sodium Salt
Nitrofurantoin, Monohydrate
A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression.