|  nitrofurantoin 
 
 derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria;
 used to treat infections of the urinary tract
 • Syn:
 Macrodantin
 • Usage Domain:
 trade name (for: Macrodantin)
 • Hypernyms:
 antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide
 • Substance Meronyms:
 nitrofuran
 
 
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