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2. Nitrofurantoin - Wikipedia

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   Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial medication of the nitrofuran class used to treat urinary tract infections, although it is not as effective for kidney infections. [10] It is taken by mouth. [10] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches. [10]

3. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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   Gram-negative bacteria: Same mode of action as other beta-lactam antibiotics: disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls. Nitrofurans; Furazolidone: Furoxone: Bacterial or protozoal diarrhea or enteritis: Nitrofurantoin(Bs) Macrodantin, Macrobid: Urinary tract infections: Oxazolidinones(Bs) Linezolid: Zyvox: VRSA ...

4. Urinary anti-infective agent - Wikipedia

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   Chemical structure of nitrofurantoin. Nitrofurantoin is regarded as the first-line agent for simple cystitis, with an efficacy rate ranging from 88% to 92%. [9] It can also be a prophylactic agent to prevent long-term UTIs. [10] This antibacterial medication is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. [11]

5. Bactericide - Wikipedia

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   Bactericide. A bactericide or bacteriocide, sometimes abbreviated Bcidal, is a substance which kills bacteria. Bactericides are disinfectants, antiseptics, or antibiotics. [1] However, material surfaces can also have bactericidal properties based solely on their physical surface structure, as for example biomaterials like insect wings.

6. Antimicrobial - Wikipedia

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   Antimicrobial. An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms (microbicide) or stops their growth (bacteriostatic agent). [1] Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the microorganisms they act primarily against. For example, antibiotics are used against bacteria, and antifungals are used against fungi.

7. Common antibiotics may increase IBD risk by damaging key gut ...

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   A new study in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suggests that common antibiotics may increase the risk of developing a form of IBD by damaging the protective mucus layer of the gut.

8. Bacteriostatic agent - Wikipedia

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   Bacteriostatic agent. A bacteriostatic agent or bacteriostat, abbreviated Bstatic, is a biological or chemical agent that stops bacteria from reproducing, while not necessarily killing them otherwise. Depending on their application, bacteriostatic antibiotics, disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives can be distinguished.

9. Beta-lactam antibiotics - Wikipedia

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   β-lactam antibiotics are indicated for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. At first, β-lactam antibiotics were mainly active only against gram-positive bacteria, yet the recent development of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics active against various gram-negative organisms has increased their usefulness.