Antimycotic vs. Nystatin — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Antimycotic and Nystatin
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Antimycotic
That inhibits the growth of fungi; antifungal
Nystatin
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.
Antimycotic
An antimycotic agent.
Nystatin
An antibiotic, C46H77NO19, produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces noursei and used to treat fungal infections.
Antimycotic
Any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
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Nystatin
(pharmaceutical drug) An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida.
Nystatin
An antifungal antibiotic, extracted from fermentation broths of the soil actinomycete Streptomyces noursei and other actinomycetes; called also fungicidin. It is a polyene macrolide antibiotic, and consists of several related components. Component nystatin A1 has formula C47H75NO17.
Nystatin
An antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
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