Nystatin

Uses: Candida infections
Mechanism of action macrolide similar to amphotericin
ionophore → causes leakage of cations from cytoplasm
Dose 100 000 units/ml suspension: 4-6ml QDS for 7-14 days
Pharmacokinetics Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination
Time course of action
Adverse effects N+V, diarrhoea
Suspension has high sugar content (?!)