Nitrofurantoin

Mechanism of action and unique features Nitrofurantoin is a member of the nitrofuran class of antimicrobials, a group distinct from the more familiar β-lactams or fluoroquinolones. Unlike broad-spectrum antibiotics that circulate throughout the body, nitrofurantoin is absorbed rapidly after oral administration, metabolized only in part, and then excreted almost entirely in the urine. This unique […]