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nitrofurantoin

Pronunciation

/ˌnaɪtroʊfjʊərˈæntɔɪn/

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At a Glance

Generic name: nitrofurantoin

Brand names: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin

Therapeutic class: Urinary tract antibacterial (nitrofuran)

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