Pathogenic and pathogenic fungi cause diseases, which are now widespread. For the treatment of such diseases (mycoses) issued various antifungal drugs, which are used in accordance with the sensitivity to it of various pathogens of fungal infections.
How do nystatin tablets
Tablets nystatin ingestion act mainly locally on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, after which most of nystatin excreted in the faeces. A minor part of ingested Nystatin absorbed into the blood, therefore, for the treatment of fungal infections of other internal organs, such as the respiratory system, it must be taken in very large doses. Today, it is considered inappropriate, since there are other, more effective antifungal drugs.
Nystatin acts primarily on fungi Candida genus, so it is used for the treatment of candidosis (candidiasis) - fungal infections caused by this type of fungi. Nystatin has an affinity with certain substances that are part of the cytoplasmic membranes of the cells of fungi genus Candida, it enters the membrane and disrupts their permeability, which contributes to the suspension of life and destruction of fungi. Sometimes the treatment of candidiasis develops resistance (immunity) of the fungal infection of pathogens to nystatin, a dangerous complication as insensitive to the drug fungi begin to multiply rapidly and spread throughout the body. This requires immediate replacement nistatitna another antifungal.
How does candidiasis of the digestive system
Candidiasis can develop on any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, starting with the oral cavity and pharynx, and ending with the rectum. Often affects the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Candidiasis of the oral mucosa (thrush or thrush
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oral) appears redness and swelling of the mucous membranes, which appear white cheesy raids. Such deposits may also occur in a language (candidal glossitis) and on the walls of the pharynx (candidiasis, sore throat) and tonsils. With the defeat of the pharynx the patient becomes difficult to swallow. The most common thrush occurs in infants and the elderly, who have declining immunity.
Candidiasis of the esophagus and the stomach appear heartburn, nausea, appetite disorders. Often develops and vomiting, while in vomitus can be seen white crumbs or film - depending on the degree of lesions of the mucous membranes fungus.
Candidiasis manifests intestinal bloating - flatulence due to increased gas production. This occurs because the presence in the intestine of a large number of fungi disrupted the process of digestion. There are also exhausting, long-term diarrhea occurring as a result of which the patient is deprived of the necessary for the metabolism
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food ingredients. The chair is usually with mucus, can meet and streaks of blood.
Nystatin tablets in the treatment of candidiasis of the digestive system
Since nystatin
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operates mainly locally on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, it is often used for candidiasis of the digestive system. If there is a suspicion of bronchopulmonary candidiasis and urinary systems, then the other antifungal medicines.
When thrush, glossitis, and pharyngitis tablets nistatitna can suck - it will be more effective than just swallowing. You can dissolve in such a way on a tablet (500,000 units) six to eight times a day. For children and triturated tablets sprinkled powder mucosa as several times a day, using one-half tablets of 250,000 IU per day.
Candidiasis of the esophagus, stomach and intestines Nystatin appointed interior adults to one or two tablets (by 500,000 units per tablet) four times a day for at least two weeks. Children prescribed a lower dose depending on the age.
Side effects
Nystatin Tablets ingestion can have a negative effect on the liver, so they can not be used for liver diseases in violation of its functions. Do not use nystatin and inflammation of the pancreas
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(pancreatitis), as well as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. And, of course, not prescribe Nystatin pills are hypersensitive to this drug.
Nystatin is well tolerated and non-toxic if swallowed. Sometimes, when his admission may appear phenomena such as lowering e of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. And possible allergic reactions.
Tablets nistatitna today used to treat candidiasis.
Galina Romanenko