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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