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nitrofurantoin

nitrofurantoin (ARX-NITROFURANTOIN) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nitrofurantoin
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

nitrofurantoin (ARX-NITROFURANTOIN) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nitrofurantoin
Brand ARX-NITROFURANTOIN
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is nitrofurantoin?

nitrofurantoin (ARX-NITROFURANTOIN) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nitrofurantoin?

ARX-NITROFURANTOIN is a marketed brand name for nitrofurantoin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nitrofurantoin?

nitrofurantoin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.