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Treatment of Candidiasis: Nystatin is primarily used to treat candidiasis, also known as yeast infection. It is effective against various Candida species, including Candida albicans, which commonly causes infections in the mouth (oral thrush), throat, esophagus, skin, and genital areas.
Oral Thrush: Nystatin is frequently prescribed for the treatment of oral thrush, a fungal infection of the mouth and throat characterized by white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, and roof of the mouth. It is commonly seen in infants, immunocompromised individuals, and those using corticosteroids or antibiotics.
Esophageal Candidiasis: Nystatin may be used to treat esophageal candidiasis, a fungal infection of the esophagus often seen in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy.
Cutaneous Candidiasis: Nystatin can be applied topically to the skin to treat cutaneous candidiasis, which manifests as red, itchy, and sometimes painful rashes in skin folds, such as the groin, armpits, and under the breasts.
Vaginal Yeast Infections: Although nystatin is not typically the first-line treatment for vaginal yeast infections, it may be used in some cases, especially in pregnant women or those who cannot tolerate azole antifungal medications.
Prevention of Fungal Infections in Neonates: Nystatin oral suspension is sometimes given prophylactically to newborn infants to prevent oral thrush, particularly in premature infants or those with risk factors for fungal infections.
Minimal Systemic Absorption: Nystatin has minimal systemic absorption when administered orally or topically, reducing the risk of systemic side effects. It primarily acts locally at the site of infection.
Safety Profile: Nystatin is generally well-tolerated, and adverse effects are rare. However, some individuals may experience mild side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or irritation at the site of application when used topically.
Drug Interactions: Nystatin has minimal interactions with other medications due to its limited systemic absorption. However, it is always essential to inform healthcare providers about all medications, supplements, and herbal products being taken to avoid potential interactions.
Resistance: While resistance to nystatin is uncommon, prolonged or inappropriate use of the medication can contribute to the development of resistant strains of Candida.
We extend modifiers to include items that changes the parent and child taxa. I.e. for a species, that would be the genus that is belongs to and the strains in the species.
A higher number indicates impact on more bacteria associated with the condition and confidence on the impact.
We have X bacteria high and Y low reported. We find that the modifier reduces some and increases other of these two groups. We just tally: X|reduces + Y|Increase = Positive β X|increases + Y|decrease = Negative.
Benefit Ratio:
Numbers above 0 have increasing positive effect.
Numbers below 0 have increasing negative effect.