Nystatin
- Generic Name
- Nystatin
- Brand Names
- Flagystatin, Mycostatin, Nyaderm, Nyamyc, Nystop, Viaderm Kc
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C47H75NO17
- CAS Number
- 1400-61-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- W1LX4T91WI
- Background
Nystatin is a polyene antifungal drug that has broad-spectrum fungicidal and fungistatic activity against a number of yeasts and fungi, most notably Candida species. It is one of the most effective antifungal agents synthesized by bacteria, in this case a strain of Streptomyces noursei, and is closely related to amphotericin B, differing only slightly in str...
- Indication
Nystatin is available in oral formulations for the treatment and/or prevention of oral candidiasis (a.k.a. thrush), intestinal candidiasis, and anal candidiasis. It is indicated topically for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis and other cutaneous candida infections. A combination product containing nystatin alongside neomycin, gramicidin D, and triamc...
- Associated Conditions
- Anal candidiasis, Intestinal Candidiasis, Invasive Candidiasis, Mixed Vaginal Infections caused by Trichomonas Vaginalis, candida albicans, Oral Candidiasis, Pruritus Ani, Pruritus Vulvae, Skin candida, Trichomonas Vaginitis, Vaginal Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Cutaneous candidiasis
- Associated Therapies
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