Furazolidone and ProstaScint

• Generic Name: furazolidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
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Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body.

Furazolidone is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and/or diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. Furazolidone is sometimes given with other medicines for bacterial infections.

Furazolidone may cause some serious side effects when taken with certain foods, beverages, or other medicines. Check with your health care professional for a list of products that should be avoided.

Furazolidone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: capromab pendetide
• Dosage Forms: injection
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Prosom is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). This medicine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).

Prosom is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep.

Prosom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.