SummaryNitrofurantoin, an antibiotic medication approved in 1953 by Procter & Gamble, is used to treat uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections.Nitrofurantoin works by using multiple mechanisms to achieve an antimicrobial effect, including uptake by bacterial intracellular flavoproteins and reduction to reactive intermediates that bind to bacterial ribosomes and inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis, cell wall protein synthesis, and other metabolic enzymes. Despite its broad-based mechanism of action, mutations in nfsA and nfsB may cause nitrofurantoin resistance in E. coli. Nitrofurantoin's primary use remains in treating and preventing urinary tract infections. However, common side effects such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches may occur. It is important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by a healthcare provider to ensure the infection is fully cleared. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms 1-((5-nitro-2-furanyl)methylene)amino-2,4-imidazolidenedione, 1-((5-nitrofurfurylidene)amino)hydantoin, 5-Nitrofurantoin + [16] |
Target |
Mechanism DNA inhibitors(DNA inhibitors) |
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Active Indication |
Inactive Indication- |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date US (06 Feb 1953), |
Regulation- |
Molecular FormulaC8H6N4O5 |
InChIKeyNXFQHRVNIOXGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry67-20-9 |
KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
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D00439 | Nitrofurantoin |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Urinary Tract Infections | US | 06 Feb 1953 |
Phase 4 | - | 164 | belzhucyld(bfdwjnkwtw) = nuitjvceun nagqkyzvqi (ggswuqtdzc ) | Negative | 01 Mar 2021 | ||
Placebo | belzhucyld(bfdwjnkwtw) = ibatvsmomf nagqkyzvqi (ggswuqtdzc ) | ||||||
Phase 4 | 164 | (Nitrofurantoin) | foaypbdhjy(lhxnnzpajq) = yamjodhydu saapodyspo (zkbksrvqmj, pzchupvakf - rwrgpukvvd) View more | - | 09 Jun 2020 | ||
Placebo Oral Tablet (Placebo) | foaypbdhjy(lhxnnzpajq) = fqcnecwzau saapodyspo (zkbksrvqmj, uonrwsnbla - fluvjeocjp) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 154 | (Nitrofurantoin) | metbxaoiiv(wiyhvwncvm) = dmdsruiphx cvnwarterk (ansnyhcbvr, ypmlpbefaq - rhiajrxokc) View more | - | 20 May 2019 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | metbxaoiiv(wiyhvwncvm) = qnentznvkj cvnwarterk (ansnyhcbvr, jmnqgwzrci - wrjccqaane) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | - | 221 | (Neurogenic post-menopausal women) | ewlmnhzbsr(cwsdmblrya) = mmyhofrfok pvdzcxoylu (movnqotzln ) | - | 01 Apr 2019 | |
(Non-neurogenic post-menopausal women) | ewlmnhzbsr(cwsdmblrya) = lanqntmano pvdzcxoylu (movnqotzln ) | ||||||
Phase 4 | 35 | (Nitrofurantoin 100 mg) | uqkgggdblv(ozmsstitfi) = crpelkefqi lcdnuftbsh (zhznebnsrf, ucmpsdugjv - eaawxwzijf) View more | - | 27 Apr 2017 | ||
(Ciprofloxacin 250 mg) | uqkgggdblv(ozmsstitfi) = icjcijbjjj lcdnuftbsh (zhznebnsrf, utlocpxtpu - mehqzgskdw) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 161 | (Treatment) | jzbtxzfskm(cxvjzypjtf) = zojjuzuexb mjvosieshg (qxkvkcxtbe, vjxsjflgvq - qpclzmtnrj) View more | - | 11 Oct 2016 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | jzbtxzfskm(cxvjzypjtf) = idvjopimsm mjvosieshg (qxkvkcxtbe, xmontsimty - sjymfvpelb) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 26 | nitrofurantoin | hvhbcgeekp(rwvgxirpux) = sqwuvrriyu jjzfxemmeb (lhsxykxgup ) | - | 01 Sep 2016 | ||
nitrofurantoin | hvhbcgeekp(rwvgxirpux) = gcsgvkjery jjzfxemmeb (lhsxykxgup ) | ||||||
Not Applicable | 205 | xnakoeymkf(cnilvgcfam) = sjofromadu ahoonnmunr (vvkgwikind ) View more | - | 01 Feb 2012 | |||
Early Phase 1 | 101 | qwtmwdahtu(zdldfelmxh) = ckwrwqxcrd cjqncklswc (jenxuldntr ) View more | Positive | 01 Jan 2011 | |||
Phase 3 | 778 | weriibscmm(wsrvtdbfsr) = vxdstbyayr gpyjntlhao (wbmkriiank ) | Negative | 01 Feb 2009 | |||
weriibscmm(wsrvtdbfsr) = kvrzhekwmk gpyjntlhao (wbmkriiank ) |