Nystatin (Oral) and Procyclidine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: nystatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bio-Statin, Mycostatin

Nystatin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Nystatin when taken by mouth is used to treat yeast infections in the mouth or stomach.

Oral nystatin is not absorbed into your bloodstream and will not treat fungal infections in other parts of the body or on the skin.

Nystatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: procyclidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kemadrin

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

May be used as monotherapy for mild to moderate symptoms or in combination with other antiparkinsonian agents for severe symptoms.

Relieves muscle rigidity better than it does tremor; however, tremor, fatigue, weakness, and sluggishness frequently are relieved.

Control of extrapyramidal reactions induced by antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines).