Nystatin (Nystatin) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Nystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported.

(See PRECAUTIONS, General.)

Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances.

Dermatologic: Rash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely.

Other: Tachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and nonspecific myalgia have also been rarely reported.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED NYSTATIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Nystatin side effects / adverse reactions in 76 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-28

Patient: 76 year old female

Reactions: Stomatitis, Pruritus, Bone Pain, Candidiasis

Suspect drug(s):
Nystatin

Advair Diskus 100/50
    Dosage: 1puff twice per day
    Indication: Asthma
    Start date: 2010-04-01

Other drugs received by patient: Concurrent Medications

Possible Nystatin side effects / adverse reactions in 34 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Brazil on 2011-11-02

Patient: 34 year old female weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Reactions: Agitation, Pulmonary Hypertension, Oligohydramnios, Bronchopneumonia, Lung Infection, Rales, Pulmonary Embolism, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Pyrexia, Cardiomegaly, Caesarean Section, Oral Candidiasis, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Cough, Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Necrosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Parvovirus B19 Test Positive, Cytomegalovirus Test Positive, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Kidney Fibrosis, Bone Marrow Oedema, General Physical Health Deterioration, Respiratory Distress, Convulsion, NO Therapeutic Response, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Neutropenia, Premature Delivery, Aortic Valve Incompetence, Septic Shock, Wheezing, Pallor, Multi-Organ Failure, Postpartum Sepsis, Pulmonary Congestion, Bone Marrow Failure, Renal Failure Acute, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Tracheobronchitis, Renal Tubular Atrophy, Odynophagia, Cardiogenic Shock, Agranulocytosis, Intestinal Dilatation, Heart Rate Increased, Oliguria, Blood Pressure Decreased, Cardiac Arrest, Leukocytosis, Leukopenia, Localised Intraabdominal Fluid Collection, Mitral Valve Stenosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Propranolol
    Dosage: 80 mg (40 mg, 2 in 1 d)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Furosemide
    Dosage: 80 mg (40 mg, 2 in 1 d)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Macrodantin
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Dipyrone INJ
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Nystatin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Vancomycin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ceftriaxone
    Dosage: intramuscular, (2 gm, 1 d), intramuscular
    Indication: Tracheobronchitis

Ceftriaxone
    Dosage: intramuscular, (2 gm, 1 d), intramuscular
    Indication: Pyelonephritis

Imipenem (Imipenem)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ganciclovir
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Oxytocin; Nitric Oxyde (Nitric Oxyde)

Possible Nystatin side effects / adverse reactions in 34 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Brazil on 2011-11-04

Patient: 34 year old female weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)

Reactions: Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypovolaemic Shock, Agitation, Oligohydramnios, Bronchopneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Cardiomegaly, Caesarean Section, Oral Candidiasis, Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Necrosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Cytomegalovirus Test Positive, Parvovirus B19 Test Positive, Hypotension, Kidney Fibrosis, Bone Marrow Oedema, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Respiratory Distress, Convulsion, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Premature Delivery, Aortic Valve Incompetence, Septic Shock, Multi-Organ Failure, Postpartum Sepsis, Pulmonary Congestion, Bone Marrow Failure, Renal Failure Acute, Tracheobronchitis, Renal Tubular Atrophy, Febrile Neutropenia, Cardiogenic Shock, Agranulocytosis, Cardiac Arrest, Mitral Valve Stenosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Vancomycin HCL

Propranolol
    Dosage: 40 mg, 2x/day

Dipyrone TAB

Nystatin

Ceftriaxone Sodium
    Dosage: 2 g, 1x/day
    Indication: Pyelonephritis

Ganciclovir

Clarithromycin

Furosemide
    Dosage: 40 mg, 2x/day

Macrodantin
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Imipenem

Ceftriaxone Sodium
    Indication: Tracheobronchitis

Other drugs received by patient: Nitric Oxide; Oxytocin