| Drug Name: | Nystatin |
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| Drug Class: | Antifungal |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, causing leakage of intracellular contents and subsequent cell death |
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| Use: | - Treatment of oral and gastrointestinal candidiasis
- Topical treatment of cutaneous and mucocutaneous candidiasis
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Skin irritation (with topical use)
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to nystatin or any component of the formulation
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease
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