An antifungal drug used in the treatment of candidiasis (thrush). Nystatin may be safely used during pregnancy. High doses taken by mouth may cause diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
oat cell carcinoma A form of lung cancer, also known as small cell carcinoma. obesity A condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body. A person 20 per cent above the recommended weight for his or her height (see weight) is obese rather than overweight. About 2 in 5 people in the are overweight and a further 1 in 5 obese.
Obesity is usually caused by consuming more food than is needed for energy. Energy requirements are determined by metabolic rate (see metabolism) and level of physical activity. Family history is sometimes a factor. Obesity is associated with some hormonal disorders, but these are not generally the cause.
Obesity increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, and diabetes mellitus type 2. Coronary artery disease is more common, particularly in obese men under 40. Obesity in men is also associated with increased risk of cancer of the colon, rectum, and prostate, and, in women, of the breast, uterus, and cervix. Extra weight may aggravate osteoarthritis.
The first line of treatment is a slimming diet (see weight reduction) plus regular exercise.
Drugs such as appetite suppressants are rarely used due to their side effects.
Wiring of the jaws, stapling of the stomach, and intestinal bypass operations are attempted only if obesity is endangering a person’s health.
An antibiotic, isolated from Streptomyces noursei, active against Candida albicans (see CANDIDA). It is not absorbed from the gut but is useful in gastrointestinal and skin candidosis.
n. an antifungal drug used especially to treat skin, oral, and intestinal infections caused by Candida. Side-effects include mild digestive upsets.
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An agent that kills or inhibits fungi, and, in my usage here, an herb that inhibits either a dermatomycosis like ringworm or athlete’s foot, or one that inhibits Candida albicans either externally as a douche or internally as a systemic antifungal. (Examples: Nystatin, griseofulvin, Tabebuia.)... antifungal
Antifungal agents that include AMPHOTERICIN (given by intravenous injection in the treatment of systemic ASPERGILLOSIS) and NYSTATIN, applied topically for fungus infection of the skin, mouth and other mucous membranes.... polyenes
A caprylic acid formulation that facilitates absorption of calcium and magnesium. Occurs naturally in mother’s milk. Antibacterial and antifungal properties. Like fish oils (EPA) this preparation, extracted from coconut, inhibits clumping of platelets and is effective against the organisms of Candida, rhodotorulla, etc. Taken with a yeast-free and sugar-free diet for Candida. This, and other caprylic formulations, are sometimes used as an alternative to Nystatin. ... capricin
(candidosis) n. a common *yeast infection of moist areas of the body, usually caused by *Candida albicans. It is especially common in the vagina, where it is known as thrush, but is also found in the mouth and skin folds. On the skin, the lesions are bright red with small satellite pustules, while in the mouth candidiasis appears as white patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks. In the vagina it produces itching and sometimes a thick white discharge. Candidiasis may develop in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics as well as in those who are *immunocompromised. Topical, intravaginal, or oral therapy with *imidazoles is effective; oral *nystatin helps to reduce candidal infection of the bowel.... candidiasis
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