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Natamycin, also known as pimaricin, is a polyene antifungal drug. It is used to treat fungal keratitis. It is especially effective against Aspergillus and Fusarium corneal infections. Polyenes are poly-unsaturated organic compounds that contain one or more sequences of alternating double and single carbon-carbon bonds. ... Something antifungal kills or inhibits the growth of fungus. ... Species Aspergillus caesiellus Aspergillus candidus Aspergillus carneus Aspergillus clavatus Aspergillus deflectus Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus fumigatus Aspergillus glaucus Aspergillus nidulans Aspergillus niger Aspergillus ochraceus Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus parasiticus Aspergillus penicilloides Aspergillus restrictus Aspergillus sydowi Aspergillus terreus Aspergillus ustus Aspergillus versicolor Aspergillus is a genus of around 200 fungi (moulds) found worldwide. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The cornea is the curved, transparent layer that covers the front part of the eye and protects its inner structures. ...


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Natamycin (Ophthalmic) (750 words)
Natamycin (na-ta-MYE-sin) belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals.
Children: Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of natamycin in children with use in other age groups.
Although there is no specific information comparing use of natamycin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
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