Nystatin

Introduction: Nystatin

Description of 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. [New York State + -in]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Nystatin: Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3.
Source: Diseases Database

Nystatin: Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3.
Source: MeSH 2007

Drug name confusion

Because many drug names share similar spellings or sound almost identical when spoken, it is possible to mistake the name of a particular medication. Other drugs that are sometimes confused with Nystatin include:

• Nilstat
• Nitrostat

Terms associated with Nystatin:

Broader terms for Nystatin

• Macrolides

Source - MeSH 2007

• antifungal antibiotic

Source - CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Nystatin

The following list attempts to classify Nystatin into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Lactones
    • Macrolides
      • Nystatin

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Polycyclic Compounds
  • Macrocyclic Compounds
    • Macrolides
      • Nystatin

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Carbohydrates
  • Glycosides
    • Macrolides
      • Nystatin

External links related to: Nystatin

• Nystamont , SPC from the eMC
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - NYSTATIN
• Nystatin prophylaxis and treatment in severely immunodepressed patients (Cochrane Review)
• Nystan Oral Suspension (Ready-Mixed) and Nystan Oral Tablets , SPC from the eMC
• Mycostatin Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Nystatin (topical) - RxList Monographs
• Mycostatin Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Nystatin - RxList Monographs
• Nystan Cream and Ointment , SPC from the eMC
• Nilstat Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Nystatin (oral) - RxList Monographs
• MedDet
• Nystan Pessaries, Vaginal Cream , SPC from the eMC
• Liposomal Nystatin
• Nystan Pastilles , SPC from the eMC

Source: Diseases Database

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