Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
67-20-9
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Furadantin is the brand name for nitrofurantoin, a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent primarily used in urinary tract infections. Its core synthesis involves the condensation of 5-nitrofurfural with glycine. Molecular Formula: C8H6N4O5; CAS Number: 67-20-9.
Contraindicated in patients with significant renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light to prevent degradation. Avoid use during late pregnancy due to potential hemolytic anemia risks in neonates.