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What name was the purified antibiotic discovered by Brown and Hazen patented under?

Brown purified the antibiotic which was patented under the name nystatin.


What is Nystatintriamcin Cream used for?

Nystatin and triamcinolone are topical creams used to treat skin infections caused by fungus or yeast. Nystatin is an antibiotic that prevents fungus from growing on your skin, while triamcinolone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.


How are nystatin cream and nystatin triamcinolone cream different?

nystatin does not contain a steriod.


How are nystatin cream and nystatin-triamcinolone cream different?

nystatin does not contain a steriod.


What contribution to infection control was made by Elizabeth Lee Hazen and Rachel Brown?

Brown purified the antibiotic which was patented under the name nystatin. In 1954, the antibiotic became available in pill form. Hazen and Brown continued their research and discovered two other antibiotics


What is the possible complications of nystatin oinment ingestion?

what to do for nystatin ingestion


Who is Elizabeth Lee Hazen?

Elizabeth Lee Hazens was born 1885 in Rich, Mississippi. She was a microbiologist who worked with Rachel Fuller Brown to discover nystatin- the first antibiotic for treating fungal infections.


Can you use nystatin to treat exzema?

can nystatin triamcinolone work on eczema


Can nystatin powder harm your lungs?

Yes! Inhaling nystatin clears nasal congestion and postnasal drip.


Can nystatin be used for athlete's foot?

Absolutely. Nystatin is a very common prescription given for athletes foot (tineas pedis)


Does amoxicillin treat yeast infection?

No, amoxicillin is an antibiotic and does not treat yeast infections. You need an antifungal medication such as clotrimazole or nystatin. In fact, amoxicillin may increase your risks of developing a yeast infection because the antibiotic may interrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina, allowing the normally present yeast to overgrow.


Can nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide be used on bee stings?

No, nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide can not be used on bee stings. When combined nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide are used to treat fungal and yeast infections. Triamcinolone acetonide by itself can be used for bee stings.