Furazolidone
Synonyms
2-Oxazolidinone, 3-(((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino)-
Furazol
Furazolidine
Furoxone
Nifurazolidone
A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone acts by gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514)