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Antimycotic vs. Nystatin — What's the Difference?

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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