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Generic Name: Terbinafine
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Treatment of onychomycosis, tinea infections
Fungal nail infections, Ringworm, Athlete's foot
250 mg once daily (Oral)
Weight-based for tinea capitis
No adjustment necessary
250 mg/day
Use not recommended if CrCl < 50 mL/min
Contraindicated in chronic or active liver disease
Headache, diarrhea, rash, dyspepsia
Hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, neutropenia
Chronic or active hepatic disease
Rare cases of liver failure. Taste and smell disturbances.
Rifampin, cimetidine, TCAs, SSRIs, beta-blockers
N/A
Avoid excessive alcohol due to liver risk
Not recommended during pregnancy
Excreted in milk, not recommended
Report persistent nausea, fatigue, or jaundice. May take with food.
Take as soon as remembered if >12 hours until next dose.
Liver function tests (AST/ALT) before and during treatment
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