Furazolidone
Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
FDA
FDA
FDA
No longer available in the U.S. due to carcinogenic and mutagenic potential.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
Giardiasis (
Giardia lamblia
, second-line agent)
Cholera (
Vibrio cholerae
, second-line agent)
Bacterial diarrhea, including
traveler’s diarrhea
Enteric bacterial pathogens are of historical interest.
Helicobacter pylori
Component of salvage regimens in selected countries where furazolidone remains available.
Most common usage globally nowadays.
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