Terbinafine Health Dictionary

Terbinafine: From 2 Different Sources


An antifungal drug used to treat fungal nail or skin infections. Side effects are rare with topical use but may include local irritation. Taken as tablets, the drug may cause nausea, abdominal pain, and, occasionally a rash.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
n. an antifungal drug used to treat infections of the nails and ringworm. Possible side-effects with oral treatment include nausea, abdominal pain, and allergic skin rashes.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Terbinafine

An antifungal drug given systemically. Used in the treatment of dermatophyte infections of the nails and RINGWORM infections (tinea pedis, cruris and corporis) which have not responded to topical antifungal preparations.... terbinafine



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