Nystan

9.5

A medicine used to treat infections caused by fungus

noun
/ˈnɪstæn/

Specialized

: Nystan

Nystan is an effective medication for treating conditions like oral thrush.

Examples

The doctor prescribed Nystan for the patient's oral thrush infection.
After taking Nystan, her symptoms improved within a few days.
Nystan is often used to treat fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.
I was prescribed Nystan for my fungal infection.
Have you ever used Nystan for a skin condition?
Nystan is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat fungal infections effectively.
Many patients find that Nystan helps relieve the symptoms of their fungal infections.

Synonyms

nystatin

vsNystan

Specialized

1 6.8

A medicine that treats yeast and other fungal infections

is the branded form that contains this antifungal agent

miconazole

vsNystan

Specialized

1 7.9

A medicine in cream or gel used on skin and in body areas to treat fungal infections

contains a natural antifungal active ingredient rather than synthetic

Mycostatin

vsNystan

Specialized

1 6.5

A medicine that treats infections caused by a fungus

is the branded product rather than the generic drug

iodochlorhydroxyquin

vsNystan

Specialized

9.9

A medicine used to treat fungal infections like athlete's foot

is used more broadly for fungal infections beyond specific skin cases

Surface Forms

Nystan singular

Nystans plural

Etymology

Nystan comes from the antifungal drug nystatin, so the brand name points to its active ingredient and what it does: it fights fungal infections.