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
Most of these studies were performed early in the antimicrobial era, with nitrofurantoin and sulfonamides being the most common antimicrobials. 在抗生素应用的早期，进行了许多治疗尿路感染的研究，呋喃妥英和磺胺类药物是最广泛应用的治疗尿路感染的抗生素。
