nystatin

nystatin
An antibiotic substance isolated from cultures of Streptomyces noursei, effective in the treatment of all forms of candidiasis, particularly candidal infections of the intestine, skin, and mucous membranes. SYN: fungicidin. [New York State + -in]

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nys·ta·tin 'nis-tət-ən n an antibiotic that is derived from a soil actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces (S. noursei) and is used esp. in the treatment of candidiasis called also fungicidin

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n.
an antifungal drug used especially to treat yeast infections, such as candidosis. It is formulated, often in combination with other drugs, as a cream or ointment for skin infections, as tablets for oral and intestinal infections, as pessaries or suppositories for vaginal or anal infections, or as eye drops for eye infections. Side-effects include mild digestive upsets. Trade name: Nystan.

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ny·sta·tin (ni-statґin) [USP] a polyene antifungal agent produced by the growth of Streptomyces noursei, effective against Candida albicans and other Candida species; used in the treatment of vaginal, intestinal, oropharyngeal, and cutaneous candidal infections, administered orally and topically. Called also fungicidin.

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