Saturday, 11 June 2011

Terbinafine

Generic Name (active ingredient): Terbinafine
Brand Name: Lamisil, Sebifin, Zimig

Terbinafine is an antifungal drug for oral and topical use.


Terbinafine is prescribed ?
  • Fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails, candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes

What should I know before taking Terbinafine ?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Terbinafine or to any other medicines such as:
  • Allylamines
Do not take Terbinafine if any of the below conditions apply to you:
  • expressed hepatocellular and renal insufficiency
  • blood diseases
  • tumors
  • metabolic diseases
  • pathologies of limbs vessels
  • pregnancy, lactation
  • infancy (up to 2 years of age)
Before taking Terbinafine, tell your health care provider about any other medicines you take or if you have any of the following disorders:
  • elderly patients
  • liver / kidneys disorders
If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeed, you should take Terbinafine only under a strict control of your doctor. Terbinafine belongs to a pregnancy category B meaning that this medicine is not expected to harm the unborn baby. In small amount, Terbinafine passes into the breast milk, that is why it is recommended to stop breastfeeding while on the treatment. 


Side effects of Terbinafine ?

Terbinafine may cause the following side effects:
  • headache
  • gastrointestinal tract: loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, mild abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence
  • mild skin reactions (rash, itching, rash)
  • musculoskeletal reactions (arthralgia, myalgia)
  • Terbinafine spray, cream or gel may rarely cause skin redness, itching or burning sensation
Which are Terbinafine overdose symptoms ?

If you overdose Terbinafine, seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include: dizziness, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, frequent urination

Which other medicines may affect Terbinafine?

Terbinafine may interact with the following groups of drugs:
  • birth control
  • drugs that are metabolized by the system of P450 cytochrome
  • antidepressants
  • beta-blockers



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