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nitrofurazone (Furacin)
Indications:
- burns
- skin infections
Antimicrobial activity:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus
- Escherichia coli
- Clostridium perfringens
- Enterobacter aerogenes
- Proteus
Mechanism of action:
- exact mechanism unknown
- inhibits several bacterial enzymes
General
antibacterial agent
dermatologic agent
References
- Drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/mmx/nitrofurazone.html