nystatin

[ nis-tuh-tin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a light-yellow antibiotic powder, C 4 6 H 7 7 NO 1 9 , produced by the microorganism Streptomyces noursei and used as an antifungal for infections due to various susceptible fungi, especially those of the genus Candida that primarily infect the skin, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina.

nystatin

/ ˈnɪstətɪn /

noun

1. an antibiotic obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces noursei: used in the treatment of infections caused by certain fungi, esp Candida albicans

Word History and Origins

Origin of nystatin¹

1950–55; N(ew) Y(ork) Stat(e) , where originated + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of nystatin¹

C20: from New York State, where it was originated + -in

Example Sentences

Mutual, based in Philadelphia, is a unit of URL Pharma, owned by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and manufactures dozens of generic drugs ranging from antibiotic doxycycline to the antifungal nystatin.

From Reuters

Until recently, Taro was the only producer of nystatin, he said, but now the company has four competitors.

From New York Times

She discovered her candida overgrowth back in 2001, and found help through a naturopath who put her on a yeast-free diet and a round of nystatin, another antifungal medication.

From Seattle Times

The price of the cream used by Mr. Grossman, a combination of nystatin and triamcinolone, remains elevated.

From New York Times