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nitrofurantoin

/ˌnaɪ.trəʊ.fjʊˈræn.təʊ.ɪn/

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/ˌnaɪ.trəʊ.fjʊˈræn.təʊ.ɪn/formalmedical
  • ruСинтетический антибактериальный препарат, производное нитрофурана, используемый для лечения инфекций мочевыводящих путей, вызванных широким спектром грамположительных и грамотрицательных бактерий.

A synthetic antibacterial medication derived from nitrofuran, used to treat urinary tract infections caused by a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

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  1. Antibacterial medicationC2formalmedical

    A derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine, effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, primarily used to treat urinary tract infections.

    ruПротивобактериальный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed nitrofurantoin for her urinary tract infection.
    • Nitrofurantoin is often sold under the brand name Macrodantin.
    • Patients should complete the full course of nitrofurantoin as directed.
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