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What is Mycostatin?
Nystatin (originally named Fungicidin) is a polyene antifungal medication that is derived from a bacterium, Streptomyces noursei. It was discovered by Rachel Fuller Brown and Elizabeth Lee Hazen in 1950. Many mold and yeast infections are sensitive to nystatin, most notably ''Candida''. It is used primarily for infections involving the skin, mouth, esophagus, and vagina. Due to its toxicity profile when high levels in the serum are obtained, no injectable formulations of this drug are currently on the US market. However, injectable formulations have been investigated in the past. Nystatin may be safely given orally, as well as applied topically, due to its minimal absorption through mucocutaneous membranes such as the gut and the skin.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
Questions and answers on "Mycostatin"
I have a history of reacting to antibiotic by developing a strong reaction of allergy to yeast and fungus. Normally Drs in the past prescribe for...
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Welcome to HCM.
It is not clear whether you are allergic to antibiotic or that you have a yeast infection. Doctors will prescribe antifungal...
I have had a bad metalic taste in my mouth for up to 2 months. I have had dental checks including a scan of all my teeth- all seems ok. I habe been...
MD thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the metallic taste could be because of many reasons like antibiotics (metronidazole),...
hi my name is nikihta and i am suffering from vaginal thrush. i had some medicine before and after that my doctor asked me to take some more...
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You may use some antifungal vaginal tab.like mycostatin and apply antifungal cream locally.
You have to take oral antifungal...