Re: Nystatin

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I wasn't aware that testing is so unreliable. I don't know why I thought so, but I believed yeast to be one of those easily indentifiable things....probably because it wreaks so much havoc! lol Cheryl and , thank you again. : )To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Tue, February 8, 2011 12:34:19 AMSubject: Re: Nystatin

Testing for yeast is notoriously unreliable. The only time you are guaranteed a right answer is when they say yes, there's yeast. But even then, half the time they are wrong about the extent of it. My son's always came back "some" (I think that was the term, I don't remember) when I knew he had more than just "some." I don't even bother anymore. That's a big reason to know your child's symptoms - you simply can't rely on tests.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Gotcha. Yes...I see what you mean. It could be the one and only function of nystatin is to kill fungal infections (ew that always sounds so gross). The most I can find is "used mostly for the treatment of fungal infections" or "used for fungal infections and other conditions. " But they won't list the other conditions.

Maybe a better question for me to ask would've been "Are there any additional benefits to taking Nystatin"? But there's none, so far, that I have found. It could very well be that he does indeed have yeast even if he tested negative. His mood is so parallel to when she has him on and takes him off that at this point, I don't think it's coincidence, you know? She will have to ask her dan if it's safe to continue even w/ a negative lab until he goes back in the spring. In the mean time, I'll fish around. But I tell you, my brain was not wired this stuff : )

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 11:13:35 PMSubject: Re: Nystatin This is actually when you start going from layman's terms into more clinical terms. Antibiotic means a few things. It doesn't just antibiotic as in kills bacteria. It's also another term for "antimicrobial". In the case of nystatin, it simply means it's killing a micro-organism. It does *not* mean it's killing bacteria.

Hope that helps.

Cheryl

~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~

~@Gryffins_Tail~

Yes. Thank you. I understand the use as an antifungal...I was hoping that someone had some knowledge of the antibiotic role it plays. In other words, what other conditions and behaviors it may also help during the process.....but thanks.

Something else to dig into.......

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 10:10:24 PMSubject: Re: Nystatin

half way right, it IS of strep bacteria BUT is an antifungal (classified) have included several linkshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NystatinNystatin is a polyene antifungal drug to which many molds and yeast

infections are sensitive, including Candida. Due to its toxicity profile, there are currently no injectable formulations of this drug on the US market.[1] However, nystatin may be safely given orally as well as applied topically due to its minimal absorption through mucocutaneous membranes such as the gut and the skin.[2][3]

Like many other antifungals and antibiotics, nystatin is of bacterial origin. It was isolated from Streptomyces noursei in 1950 by Lee Hazen and Fuller Brown, who were doing research for the Division of Laboratories and Research of the New York State Department of Health. Hazen found a promising micro-organism in the soil of a friend's dairy farm. She named it Streptomyces noursei, after Nourse, the farm's owner.[5] Hazen and Brown named nystatin after the New York State Public Health Department (now known as the Wadsworth Center) in 1954.

What is nystatin?

Nystatin is an antifungal medication.Oral nystatin is used to treat yeast infections of the mouth.Nystatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide

http://www.drugs.com/mtm/nystatin.html

Nystatin(nye STAT in)

The following medications contain Nystatin:

Click for U.S. Brand Names

Nyamycâ„¢

Nystat-Rx®

Nystop®

Pedi-Dri®

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Candistatin®

Nyaderm

PMS-Nystatin

Click for Mexican Brand Names

Mibesan-S

Nistaquim

Nizin-V

Dosage Forms

This medicine is available as a cream, a liquid, an ointment, and a powder.

Pharmacologic Category

Antifungal Agent, Oral Nonabsorbed

Antifungal Agent, Topical

Antifungal Agent, Vaginal

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medications/nystatin.html

US Brand Names

Bio-Statin

Canadian Brand Names

Mycostatin Suspension

Nadostine

Nadostine Sucrose-Free

Nilstat Drops

Nilstat Powder

Nyaderm

Pms-Nystatin

DescriptionNystatin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. The dry powder, lozenge (pastille), and liquid forms of this medicine are used to treat fungus infections in the mouth.Nystatin is available only with your doctor's prescription.Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although this use is not included in product labeling, nystatin is used in certain patients with the following medical condition:

Candidiasis, oral (fungus infection of the mouth) (prevention)This product is available in the following dosage forms:

Capsule

Tablet

Suspension

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601025

From: T Lynn

Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:29 PM

To: mb12 valtrex

Subject: Re: Nystatin

Christel, (and anyone who may benefit) when you have a few extra minutes, google "nystatin antibiotic". You will see that it's an antibiotic cultured from streptomyces.

-Tammy

To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 4:22:02 PMSubject: Re: Nystatin

no nystaine is an antifungal used for yeast

From: T Lynn

Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:42 PM

To: mb12 valtrex

Subject: Nystatin

My nephew who tested negative for yeast, had a few "yeasty" behaviors going on (weepiness, rigidity...)so my sister gave him nystatin. Things improved, then she backed off and his behaviors came back. So she knows he needs this. I've never used nystatin and I don't know much more than it's used for yeast overgrowth. A quick google search shows that it's an antibiotic. Does anyone know about nystatin and it's role on the anitbiotc level? This could be a good indication for her. Thanks.

-Tammy