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Furazolidone

Antibiotics

Description

Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body. Furazolidone is taken by mouth.

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action involves damage to DNA.Its bactericidal activity is based upon its interference with DNA replication and protein production; this antimicrobial action minimizes the development of resistant organisms. Furazolidone and its related free radical products are believed to bind DNA and induce cross-links.II

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Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action involves damage to DNA.Its bactericidal activity is based upon its interference with DNA replication and protein production; this antimicrobial action minimizes the development of resistant organisms. Furazolidone and its related free radical products are believed to bind DNA and induce cross-links.II

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