Nystatin (Nystatin) - Summary

NYSTATIN SUMMARY

Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP

Nystatin USP is an antifungal antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is known to be a mixture, but the composition has not been completely elucidated. Nystatin A is closely related to amphotericin B. Each is a macrocyclic lactone containing a ketal ring, an all- trans polyene system, and a mycosamine (3-amino-3-deoxy-rhamnose) moiety.

Nystatin is indicated for the following:

For the treatment of intestinal and oral cavity infections caused by Candida (Monilia) albicans.

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Media Articles Related to Nystatin

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Published Studies Related to Nystatin

Prevention of fungal peritonitis with nystatin prophylaxis in patients receiving CAPD. [2007.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Nystatin

A Comparison of Gentian Violet (GV) Mouth Washes, Nystatin, and Ketoconazole Tabs in Treating Oropharyngeal Candidiasis [Completed]

A Phase I/II Clinical Study of Nystatin I.V. (Intravenous) in Patients With HIV Infection. [Completed]

A Study of Nystatin in HIV-Infected Patients [Completed]

Nystatin Pastilles for the Prevention of Oral Candidiasis in Patients With AIDS or ARC [Completed]

A Study of Nystatin in the Prevention of Fungal Infections of the Mouth in Patients With AIDS or AIDS-Related Syndromes [Completed]

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