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Antifungal Therapy:
Nystatin can be given as dry powder . For this
For this first we have to add about ⅛ teaspoonful of the dry nystatin powder to 4 ounces of water Very quickly and stir it .
After it get mixed up very well , we have to take this drug Specifically by dividing the total amount of the drug into several different portions. The patient then have to hold each portion of the drug jn the individuals mouth or swish it in the mouth as long as possible.
lozenge that is the pastille form of the nystatin drug:
Nystatin lozenges which is in the pastille form should be held in the mouth of the individual and also should be allowed to begin dissolve slowly as well as completely. It will take about 15 to 31 min. The saliva that is released in the mouth should be swallowed during this period.
oral liquid form of the nystatin medication
From the droper bottle of the medication it should be dropped into mouth and keep it half in both sides of mouth and swallowed later
Question no 2
Most of the antifungal mediation are administered via local application of the medication over the fungal infection. They are administered topically over the Skin
Also many are given by orally an vaginally for the fungal infection.
Many medication are given via iv injecting also
Question no 3
Condition treated by antifungal agents
ringworm is a major disease treated by antigungal
Next is athlete's foot.
fungal nail infection in the individual is Another contion.
vaginal thrush in female individual.
Specificaly some ofkof theothe severe dandruff.