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

More general terms

• antibacterial agent
• dermatologic agent