Referrals
search
eNewsletter HealthPoints Sign up for our HealthPoints E-Newsletter
Department of Surgery
info@columbiasurgery.org Referrals Patient Clinician Researcher
 Lung Transplant
Lung Diseases and Disorders
Treatment and Care
Patient Guide to Lung Transplantation
Four Steps to Successful Transplantation
Who is Eligible for Lung Transplantation
Pre-Transplant Evaluation
Waiting for Transplantation
When an Organ Becomes Available
Lung Transplant Surgery
Post-Transplant Recovery
Life After Transplantation
Follow-Up Care
Exercise Program
Staying in Touch with Your Transplant Team
Immunosuppression and Organ Rejection
Bronchoscopy/Lung Biopsy
Infections
Post-Transplant Medications
Nutritional Management After Transplantation
Health Care for Life
Support Services
Organ Donation
Research
Links
What’s New
Staff
Contact & Referrals

Lung Transplant
Lung Transplantation Patient Guide Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation


Antifungal Medications After Lung Transplantation

Mycelex® Troche, Nystatin® Swish and Swallow, and Diflucan®
Purpose All prevent or treat fungal (candida) infections often found in the mouth or genital area.
Dosage Dosages vary and will be explained to you by the transplant team.
Mycelex Troche should be held in your mouth until dissolved.
Nystatin should be thoroughly swished around your mouth before swallowing.
A small oral sponge can be used to coat the inside of an infant's mouth.
Diflucan is available in tablet form.
When Mycelex and Nystatin are taken 3 times each day until your prednisone is at maintenance level.
Diflucan is taken orally once a day.
If you miss a dose of any of these medications, take it as soon as you can.
Do not double dose.
Denture wearers should remove their dentures before taking these medications.
Common Side Effects Diflucan can elevate the level of Neoral or Prograf in your blood.

 Back to Medications List














top
     Contact Us About Us  Ways to Give Site Map Disclaimer Find a Physician Patient Forms Intranet
Columbia University Medical Center NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital