What is nystatin ointment for?

What is nystatin ointment for?

Nystatin vaginal cream is an antibiotic used to treat vaginal infections caused by fungi sensitive to Nystatin , Candida albicans (monilia or thrush) and others of the same species.

Can you apply nystatin with your finger?

To apply the product, you must lie on your back and insert the applicator into the vagina gently, without causing discomfort. Then, slowly push the plunger with your index finger until the end of its stroke, thus depositing all the cream into the vagina. After application, the applicator must be immediately discarded.

What is the mechanism of action of amphotericin B?

Amphotericin B interacts, above all, with ergosterol, which constitutes the main sterol of the fungal plasma membrane, altering its selective permeability by creating pores permeable to the exit of water and small molecules essential for the survival of the microorganism, especially ions of potassium, ammonium and …

How to prepare amphotericin B?

Amphotericin B Liposomal (powder) 50 mg Diluent: Sterile Water for Injection. Volume: 12 mL. Shake for 30 seconds or until all the powder is dispersed. ATTENTION: reconstitute only with Sterile Water for Injection, as other diluents may cause product precipitation.

How to prescribe amphotericin B?

How to safely prescribe , dispense and administer injectable Amphotericin B

1. The prescription containing Amphotericin B must contain the commercial name of the medicine or the complete active ingredient;
2. Check the name and dose of the medicine before dispensing and administering it, especially if the dose exceeds 1.5 mg/kg;

What is the price of Amphotericin B?

Additional information

Anvisa	No
Manufacturers	Cristalia
Price	R$854.04

How to use the amphotericin B filter?

A single filter needle can be used to filter the contents of up to four 100 mg vials. Insert the syringe filter needle into an IV infusion bag containing 5% USP glucose solution, and empty the contents of the syringe(s) into the bag. The final concentration of the infusion should be 1 mg/mL.

What is amphotericin and what is it for?

Amphotericin B is an antifungal medicine commercially known as Fungizon. This medication is for injectable use and acts by preventing the mechanism of action of fungi, as it alters the permeability of their membrane, thus reducing the likelihood of complications in diseases such as leishmaniasis and candidiasis.

How to administer Amphotericin?

Amphotericin B for infusion should be administered by slow intravenous infusion. The intravenous infusion must be applied for a period of approximately two to six hours, observing the usual precautions for intravenous therapy.

What is fluconazole for?

Fluconazole is an antifungal used in the treatment and prevention of infections caused by the Candida albicans fungus. It acts in cases of acute and recurrent vaginal candidiasis, Candida balanitis and mycoses of the skin and nails.

What is Flucytosine used for?

Flucytosine is an antifungal medicine used to treat severe candidiasis. This medicine acts on fungi, altering the microorganism’s mechanism of action, weakening it and making it easier to eliminate from the body. Flucytosine is an oral medicine.