Nitrofurans are a class of drugs typically used as antibiotics or antimicrobials. The defining structural component is a furan ring with a nitro group. Members of this class of drugs include: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrofuran
(from the article `drug`) The nitrofurans (nitrofurantoin and nitrofurazone) are broad-spectrum agents that undergo chemical reduction, resulting in the production of ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/45
(ni″tro-fu´ran) any of a group of antibacterials, including nitrofurantoin, nitrofurazone, and others, that are effective against a wide range of bacteria. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001