Biological Activity |
Nifuratel(NF 113, SAP 113) is a broad antibacterial spectrum agent, which is used as an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal (Trichomonas). IC50 Value: 0.125-1 ug/mL(MIC, A. vaginae) [1] Target: Antibacterial; Antiprotozoal in vitro: In vitro, nifuratel is able to inhibit the growth of A. vaginae, with a MIC range of 0.125-1 ug/mL; it is active against G. vaginalis and does not affect lactobacilli [1]. in vivo: Patients were randomized to receive a 2-week course of bismuth subcitrate (8 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), amoxicillin (50 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), with either nifuratel (15 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.) or furazolidone (10 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), plus omeprazole (0.5 mg/kg, once daily) [2]. Toxicity: There were no serious adverse reactions and were no withdrawals due to any side-effects. All of side-effects were self-limiting (dark stools, urine discoloration, blackening of the tongue, and others) [3]. Clinical trial: N/A |