Nystatin Pharmacology

Nystatin

About Nystatin
Polyene Antifungal.
Mechanism of Action of Nystatin
Nystatin is a fungicidal as well as a fungistatic drug. It has high affinity for ergosterol present in the fungal cell membrane and bind with it and they orients in such a way that micropore channel are formed and leads to efflux of ions, amino acid, sugar and other water soluble substances through this channel and results in cell disruption.
Pharmacokinets of Nystatin
Absorption: It is not orally absorbed.
Excretion: It is excreted in faeces.
Onset of Action for Nystatin
N/A
Duration of Action for Nystatin
1 day
Half Life of Nystatin
N/A
Side Effects of Nystatin
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhoea
4. Pruritis
5. Bad taste
Contra-indications of Nystatin
1. Hypersensitivity to Nystatin
Special Precautions while taking Nystatin
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Nystatin
1. Oral candidiasis
2. Cutaneous candidiasis
3. Mucocutaneous candidiasis
4. Monilial vaginitis
5. Monilial diarrhoea
6. Conjunctivitis
7. Corneal candidiasis
8. Candidiasis in immunocompromised patients
Interactions for Nystatin
N/A
Typical Dosage for Nystatin
Adult: 5 lac units every 8 hours in a day
Oral suspension:
Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 4 - 6 lac units four times daily
Oropharyngeal candidiasis in immunocompromised patients: 5 - 10 lac units 3 - 5 times daily
Cutaneous or Mucocutaneous candidiasis: Topical use: Apply to the affected part 2 - 3 times daily for 2 week
Vaginal candidiasis:
Vaginal use (tablets): Insert 1 lac units in to vagina 1- 2 times daily for 2 weeks
Children:
Oral suspension:
1 - 2 lac units four times daily
Schedule of Nystatin
H
Storage Requirements for Nystatin
The drug should be stored at 15 - 30 degree C.Protect away from heat and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Nystatin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Nystatin
Give supportive measures.

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