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Nystop
nystatin topical
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
Drug Interactions .
Overview
nystatin topical
polyene antifungal
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None
No significant interactions known or found for this drug. Caution always advised with multiple medications.
Safety/Monitoring .
Monitoring Parameters
no routine tests recommended
Look/Sound-Alike Drug Names
nystatin confused with: Dilantin; naftifine; niacin; nitroglycerin; phenytoin sodium
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
may use during pregnancy; no known risk of fetal harm based on human data and no systemic absorption
Lactation
Clinical Summary
may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on minimal maternal systemic absorption
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: none; CYP450: none; Info: no systemic absorption
Excretion: none; Half-life: unknown
Subclass: Antifungals, Topical
Mechanism of Action
binds to cell membrane sterols, increasing permeability
Formulary .
No Formulary Selected
Manufacturer/Pricing .
Manufacturer: Perrigo
DEA/FDA: Rx
Approximate Retail Price
from http://www.goodrx.com/nystop
topical powder:
- 100,000 units/g (1 bottle of topical powder, 60 g): $24.00
topical powder:
- 100,000 units/g (1 bottle of topical powder, 15 g): $10.00
topical powder:
- 100,000 units/g (1 bottle of topical powder, 30 g): $15.00
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