Terbinafine
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Lamisil (Terbinafine)
US Brand: Lamisil Manufacturer: Other
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It is allylamine oral antifungal. It has excellent activity against
dermatophytes. Like griseofulvin, it is a keratophilic medication,
but unlike griseofulvin it is fungicidal. It is well delivered
to the nail plate and persist for 6-9 months after treatment is
ended.
INDICATIONS: Onychomycosis of nails, ringworm.
CONTRINDICATIONS: Patients with marked azotemia,
hepatic failure.
SAFETY PROFILE: In renal impairment and hepatic
failure. The dosages should be adjusted as there may be increases
in plasma concentration of drug.
ADVERS EFFECTS: Most adverse effects are minor
like diarrhea, dyspepsia, headache or rash, taste disturbances.
Rarely, hepatotoxicity, severe neutropenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
or toxic epidermal necorlysis may occur.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Rifampicin decrease and cimetidine
increase plasma terbinafine concentration.
DOSAGE: One tablet of 250 mg, daily for 12 weeks
in toe nail infection and for 6 weeks in finger nail infection.