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Derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
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nystatin
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
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nystatin \nystatin\ n. [From NY state + -in, due to its discovery in New York State.] An antifungal antibiotic, extracted from fermentation broths of the soil actinomycete Streptomyces noursei and other actinomycetes; called also fungicidin . It is a polyene ...
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n. an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes [syn: Mycostatin , Nystan ]
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n. An antifungal drug used especially against Candida
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Nystatin , sold under the brandname Mycostatin among others, is an antifungal medication . It is used to treat Candida infections of the skin including diaper rash , thrush , esophageal candidiasis , and vaginal yeast infections . It may also be used to ...
Usage examples of nystatin.
She was discharged on Prozac, Ritalin, Placedon and Zephyrill, and nystatin, for her athlete's foot.
But I’ve tried massive doses of both nystatin and griseofulvin without any noticeable effect.