Nystatin (nystatin)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Nystatin, a polyene antibiotic, is an antifungal agent.
USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections in the stomach or intestines. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Nystatin tablets should not be used to treat fungal infections of the blood.
Generic name: nystatin
Pronunciation: (NYE-stat-in)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Nystatin:
- Gastrointestinal Candidiasis
- Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Oral Candidiasis
Also known as: Candida Infection Of Skin And Mucous Membranes, Candidiasis Of Intestine, Gastrointestinal Moniliasis, Monilial Stomatitis, Mucocutaneous Moniliasis, Mycotic Stomatitis, Oral Candidosis, Oral Cavity Candidiasis, Oral Moniliasis, Oral Thrush.
Dosing
Dosage of nystatin is expressed in terms of USP nystatin units.
Nystatin is applied topically to the skin as a cream, ointment, or powder. Nystatin also is commercially available in fixed combination with a corticosteroid (i.e., triamcinolone acetonide) for topical application to the skin as a cream or ointment.
Nystatin is applied topically to the oral cavity as an oral suspension and is administered orally as film-coated tablets.
Although nystatin has been administered intravaginally, intravaginal preparations of the drug are no longer commercially available in the US.
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Drug interactions
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Contraindications
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Adverse reactions
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Precautions
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Animal reproduction studies have not been performed using topical or oral nystatin. It is not known whether nystatin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.
Topical nystatin should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits outweigh potential risks to the fetus.
Oral nystatin (oral suspension, tablets) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Fixed-combination topical preparations containing nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits outweigh potential risks to the fetus. Topical preparations containing corticosteroids should not be used extensively, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods during pregnancy.
It is not known whether nystatin is distributed into human milk.
Nystatin and fixed combinations containing nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide should be used with caution in nursing women.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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