Which antifungal drug is mainly used topically for oral candidiasis (thrush)?
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Correct answer: Oral nystatin
Nystatin is a polyene that is too toxic for systemic use, so it is given as an oral suspension held in the mouth and then swallowed for thrush. It binds ergosterol and disrupts the Candida cell membrane locally.
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