nystatin
noun
nys·ta·tin
ˈni-stə-tən 
: an antifungal agent that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) and is used especially to treat candidiasis
Examples of nystatin in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The most common prescriptions were for ketoconazole, nystatin, and clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate, a combination medicine containing an antifungal and a corticosteroid.
—
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
The list of medications covered includes the antibiotics amoxicillin and doxycycline, the antifungal nystatin, blood pressure drug losartan and the anti-inflammatory naproxen.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
The list of medications covered includes the antibiotics amoxicillin and doxycycline, the antifungal nystatin, blood pressure drug losartan and the anti-inflammatory naproxen.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'nystatin.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near nystatin
Cite this Entry
“Nystatin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nystatin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
nystatin
noun
nys·ta·tin
ˈnis-tət-ən
: an antifungal agent that is derived from a soil actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces (S. noursei) and is used especially in the treatment of candidiasis
called also fungicidin
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share