noun
- a class of synthetic antibacterial drugs containing a nitrofuran chemical structure, used to treat bacterial infections
Usage: medical; pharmacology
Examples
- Nitrofurans are commonly prescribed for urinary tract infections.
- The doctor explained that nitrofurans work by interfering with bacterial enzyme systems.
- Some patients may experience side effects when taking nitrofurans.
- Nitrofurans have been used in veterinary medicine as well as human treatment.
- The effectiveness of nitrofurans against certain bacteria has made them valuable antibiotics.
- Researchers continue to study the mechanisms by which nitrofurans kill harmful bacteria.