Nitrofurantoin is reduced by bacterial flavoproteins into reactive intermediates that damage DNA, ribosomal proteins, and metabolic enzymes within urinary pathogens.
Nitrofurantoin is reduced by bacterial flavoproteins into reactive intermediates that damage ribosomal proteins, DNA, and metabolic enzymes, leading to rapid bacterial death in the urinary tract.
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Bioavailability
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Time to Peak
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Food Effect
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Primary Route
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