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FURAZOLIDONE

Furazolidone is an antibiotic that has broad effects against bacteria and parasites such as E. coli, staphylococci, Giardia spp. and against Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, and V. cholerae. It kills the organisms by interfering with their enzyme systems. It is available as an oral preparation.

Furazolidone is used to treat the following:

Do not give Furazolidone to people with the following conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Infants less than 1 month of age
  • Alcohol

Furazolidone may have the following side effects:

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • G6PD deficiency

 

Interactions

Furazolidone may interact with the following medicines:

  • Alcohol
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Tyramine-containing foods
  • Levodopa
  • Amitriptyline

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Diarrhea
  • Enteritis caused by susceptible bacteria or protozoa
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain

Available Brand:

  • Urazole

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