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Nystatin (Nystatin) - Summary

 
 



NYSTATIN SUMMARY

Nystatin is obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is known to be a mixture, but the composition has not been completely elucidated. Nystatin A is closely related to amphotericin B. Each is a macro-cyclic lactone containing a ketal ring, an all-trans polyene system, and a mycosamine (3-amino-3-deoxyrhamose) moiety.

Nystatin oral suspension, USP is indicated for the treatment of infections of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Nystatin

Comparison of therapeutic effect of aqueous extract of garlic and nystatin mouthwash in denture stomatitis. [2012]
CONCLUSION: Considering the efficacy of garlic and lack of side effects for this

Randomised controlled trial of prophylactic fluconazole versus nystatin for the prevention of fungal colonisation and invasive fungal infection in very low birth weight infants. [2011.05]
BACKGROUND: Invasive fungal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. The authors conducted the first prospective, randomised controlled trial of nystatin compared with fluconazole for the prevention of fungal colonisation and invasive fungal infection in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates... CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic nystatin and fluconazole reduce the incidence of colonisation and invasive fungal infection in VLBW neonates. The authors believe that nystatin is an alternative to fluconazole, because nystatin is safe, inexpensive, well tolerated and effective.

Oral sustained release nystatin tablets for the treatment of oral candidiasis: formulation development and validation of UV spectrophotometric analytical methodology for content determination. [2010.05]
OBJECTIVE: In this study, oral sustained release mucoadhesive nystatin tablets were developed to increase nystatin contact time with the oral cavity and mask its unpleasant taste... CONCLUSION: The oral nystatin tablets developed showed to present faster therapeutic response than the oral aqueous solution through the preliminary clinical assays. The UV absorption spectrophotometry method showed to be an attractive test for the usual routine in the pharmaceutical industry.

Comparison of fluconazole and nystatin oral suspensions for prophylaxis of systemic fungal infection in very low birthweight infants. [2010.01]
We compared the efficacy and safety of fluconazole and nystatin oral suspensions for the prevention of systemic fungal infection (SFI) in very low birthweight infants. A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted over a 15-month period, from May 1997 through September 1998, in 80 preterm infants with birthweights <1500 g...

Effects of nystatin, fluconazole and propolis on poly(methyl methacrylate) resin surface. [2008]
The prevalence of candidosis in denture wearers is as well established as its treatment with antifungal agents (AAs). However, little research has been done regarding the effects of AAs on denture base surfaces... In conclusion, PRO was able to induce changes in PMMA surface properties, such as roughness, which could be related to microbial adhesion.

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Clinical Trials Related to Nystatin

Gentian Violet Vs. Nystatin Oral Suspension for Treatment of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis [Completed]
The purpose of this study was to see which one of two medicines (topical gentian violet [GV] or nystatin oral suspension) was better than the other in treating Oral Candidiasis (OC). This was measured by whether the study participant still had OC or sores in his/her mouth after 14 days of treatment. Also, safety and tolerability of GV and nystatin in the treatment of OC were assessed.

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Garlic and Nystatin Mouthwash in Denture Stomatitis [Completed]
The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of aqueous extract of garlic with nystatin mouthwash in denture stomatitis.

Efficacy and Safety Study of Metronidazole, Nystatin and Dexamethasone Combination Therapy in Bacterial and Fungal Vaginal Infections [Not yet recruiting]

Nystatin Pastilles for the Prevention of Oral Candidiasis in Patients With AIDS or ARC [Completed]
To determine a safe, effective, and convenient dosing schedule for nystatin pastilles in the prevention of oral candidiasis in patients with AIDS or AIDS related complex (ARC) (group III or IV, CDC classification).

A Study of Nystatin in HIV-Infected Patients [Completed]
To evaluate the clinical toxicity, safety, and potential anti-HIV activity of intravenous nystatin in patients with HIV infection who have completed protocol FDA 103C. To evaluate the safety and potential antiviral activity of intravenous nystatin and oral didanosine (ddI) administered in an alternating regimen in this patient population.

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Reports of Suspected Nystatin Side Effects

Hypersensitivity (7)Erythema (5)Pruritus (4)Drug Ineffective (4)Developmental Delay (4)DRY Mouth (4)Duane's Syndrome (4)Cleft LIP and Palate (4)Torticollis (4)Craniosynostosis (4)more >>


PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Nystatin has an overall score of 6. The effectiveness score is 6 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Nystatin review by care giver of 2 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   yeast diaper rash
Dosage & duration:   pea sized (dosage frequency: with each diaper change) for the period of 3 days, 12 or more times
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   had to administer otc hydrocortisone due to medication induced eczema
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Daily application, cured the fungal infection despite side effects. Over the counter use of lotrimin AG did no work, and prescription alternaitve medication using miconizole nitrate (same as in monistay) cost upwards of $200 / tube, as my insurance did not cover much of it.
Side effects:   caused localized eczema that had to be treated with hydrocortisone cream, which is risky as that can cause damage to the skin under the diaper area.
Comments:   had to apply with each diaper change, along with a otc diaper cream or applied with aquaphor, and twice a day had to add the otc hydrocortisone cream.

 

Nystatin review by 45 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Marginally Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Candida rashes
Dosage & duration:   Thin film of cream applied to area (dosage frequency: twice daily) for the period of 4 weeks
Other conditions:   None
Other drugs taken:   None
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Candida rashes did not disappear. I was doing an anti-candida diet at the same time. i.e cutting out sugars, refined carbs etc. and taking oregano oil, probiotics, pau d'arco tea, caprylic acid. Cream did not work any better than ti tree oil.
Side effects:   None.
Comments:   I have found other creams to be more effective. Most notably Clotrimazole and Hydrocortizone.

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