noun
- Plural of nystatin; antifungal medications used to treat fungal infections, especially candida infections of the mouth, skin, and digestive tract.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple formulations or doses
Examples
- The doctor prescribed nystatins to treat the patient's oral thrush infection.
- Several nystatins are available in cream, powder, and liquid suspension forms.
- Nystatins work by disrupting the fungal cell membrane to eliminate the infection.
- The pharmacist explained that different nystatins are formulated for different body areas.
- Patients with weakened immune systems often require nystatins to prevent fungal complications.