FURAZOLIDONE
\fjˈʊ͡əɹɐzˌɒlɪdˌə͡ʊn], \fjˈʊəɹɐzˌɒlɪdˌəʊn], \f_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɐ_z_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_d_ˌəʊ_n]\
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A nitrofuran derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Furazolidone acts by gradual inhibition of monoamine oxidase. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p514)
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