Nitrofurazone

Description: Nitrofurazone (Furacilin) is a topical anti-infective agent effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used for superficial WOUNDS AND INJURIES and skin infections. Nitrofurazone(NFZ) has also been administered orally in the treatment of TRYPANOSOM IASIS. Target: Antibiotic, Glutathione reductase, Antibacterial, Dehydrogenase. Smiles: NC(=O)N\N=C\c1ccc(o1)[N+]([O-])=O. References: Imming P, et al. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct, 5(10):821-34.