Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | C5H4N2O4 |
Molecular Weight | 156.0963 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 1 |
Charge | 0 |
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O\N=C/C1=CC=C(O1)[N+]([O-])=O
InChI
InChIKey=PTBKFATYSVLSSD-UTCJRWHESA-N
InChI=1S/C5H4N2O4/c8-6-3-4-1-2-5(11-4)7(9)10/h1-3,8H/b6-3-
Nifuroxime is anti-infective agent used in protozoal & fungal infections. The combination of furazolidone and nifuroxime in vaginal suppositories and vaginal insufflation powder was found to be an effective trichomonacidal compound. Nifuroxime was marketed under the brand name Nifurat, Nifurat consists of Attapulgite and Nifuroxime. Nifurat is an oral, nonabsorbed medication that is used in the management of diarrhea. It works by adsorbing (binding) large numbers of bacteria and toxins and reducing the loss of water. Nifurat reduces the number of bowel movements, improves the consistency of loose or watery stools, and relieves the gastrointestinal cramping that often is associated with diarrhea. Used for: Nifurat is used for the short-term treatment of diarrhea. Nifuroxime is proposed as a radiosensitizing agent with solid tumors.
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The patient is instructed to insert a suppository
high into the vagina each morning and night.
Route of Administration:
Vaginal