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Nystatin (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Nystatin (nystatin systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: mouth and throat products, polyenes and is used to treat Gastrointestinal Candidiasis and Oral Thrush.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A07AA02,D01AA01,G01AA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0001400-61-9

Chemical Formula

C47-H75-N-O17

Molecular Weight

926

Therapeutic Category

Antifungal agent

Chemical Name

A mixture of polyenes produced by Streptomyces noursei; Nystatin A₁ is 19-(3-amino-3,6-dideoxy-β-D-mannopyranosyl-oxy)-16-carboxy-3,5,7,10,11,15,17,35-oxtahydroxy-34,36-dimethyl-13-oxo-octatriaconta-20,22,24,26,30,32-hexaen-37-olide (BAN)

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Generic Names

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Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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