CRIM 2653 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Oral Candidiasis, Nystatin, Peanut Butter
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Nystatin 100,000 u/ml suspension (dispense generic = ratio-nystatin o/l) Patient could be an adult, child, or infant. Give the name(s) of medication (generic and brand), strength, and dosage form. State why the medication is being used (if known), or state the most common use of the medication. State the benefits of the medication e. g. what the medication should do and what the advantages are for the patient. State when the patient can expect to see a benefit. Give clear and precise instructions for using the medication: dosage form; how administered; amount of medication; time of administration; length of therapy. Provide step-by-step instructions for the use of the product or devices. This drug is used in the treatment of oral cavity fungal infections. This medication works by killing the fungus that is causing the thrush. You can expect to start seeing a benefit if you are using it properly, the thrus should start to go away within a few days.