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Nystatin uses
DESCRIPTIONNystatin, USP is an antimycotic polyene antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. Its structural formula:
Nystatin Tablets USP contain the inactive ingredients: Corn Starch, Povidone, Compressible Sugar, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Purified Water, and Coloring. Structural formula for Nystatin CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYPharmacokineticsGastrointestinal absorption of Nystatin is insignificant. Most orally administered Nystatin is passed unchanged in the stool. In patients with renal insufficiency receiving oral therapy with conventional dosage forms, significant plasma concentrations of Nystatin may occasionally occur. MicrobiologyNystatin is both fungistatic and fungicidal in vitro against a wide variety of yeasts and yeast like fungi. Candida albicans demonstrates no significant resistance to Nystatin in vitro on repeated subculture in increasing levels of Nystatin; other Candida species become quite resistant. Generally, resistance does not develop in vivo. Nystatin acts by binding to sterols in the cell membrane of susceptible Candida species with a resultant change in membrane permeability allowing leakage of intracellular components. Nystatin exhibits no appreciable activity against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses. INDICATIONS AND USAGENystatin tablets are intended for the treatment of non-esophageal mucus membrane gastrointestinal candidiasis. advertisement
CONTRAINDICATIONSNystatin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of their components. PRECAUTIONSGeneralThis medication is not to be used for the treatment of systemic mycoses. Discontinue treatment if sensitization or irritation is reported during use. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of FertilityNo long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential. There also have been no studies to determine mutagenicity or whether this medication affects fertility in males or females. PregnancyTeratogenic EffectsPregnancy Category CAnimal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Nystatin. It is also not known whether Nystatin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Nystatin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing MothersIt is not known whether Nystatin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Nystatin is administered to a nursing woman. ADVERSE REACTIONSNystatin is well tolerated even with prolonged therapy. Oral irritation and sensitization have been reported . GastrointestinalDiarrhea (including one case of bloody diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset/disturbances. DermatologicRash, including urticaria has been reported rarely. Stevens-Johnson syndrome has been reported very rarely. OtherTachycardia, bronchospasm, facial swelling, and nonspecific myalgia have also been rarely reported. advertisement
OVERDOSAGEOral doses of Nystatin in excess of five million units daily have caused nausea and gastrointestinal upset. There have been no reports of serious toxic effects of superinfections (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONThe usual therapeutic dosage is one to two tablets (500,000 to 1,000,000 units Nystatin) three times daily. Treatment should generally be continued for at least 48 hours after clinical cure to prevent relapse. HOW SUPPLIEDNystatin Tablets USP, 500,000 Units are round, convex, brown, film-coated tablet debossed with 93 on one side and 983 on the reverse and are packaged in bottles of 100 tablets (NDC 0093-0983-01). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep tightly closed. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Manufactured By: TEVA CANADA LIMITED Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9 Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454 Rev. N 2/2016 NDC 0093-0983-01 Nystatin Tablets USP 500,000 units (oral) Rx only 100 TABLETS TEVA
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Nystatin pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs: Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.
Nystatin available forms, composition, doses:Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable. Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.
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Nystatin destination | category:Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.
Nystatin Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.
Nystatin pharmaceutical companies:Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.
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Frequently asked QuestionsCan i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Nystatin?Depending on the reaction of the Nystatin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Nystatin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations. Is Nystatin addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances. Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance. advertisement
ReviewsDrugs.com conducted a study on Nystatin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Nystatin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reportsOne visitor reported time for resultsWhat is the time duration Nystatin drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sDrugs.com website users needed 1 week to notice the result from using Nystatin drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Nystatin need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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The information was verified by Dr. Arunabha Ray, MD Pharmacology |
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