Additional information
Water Retention | None |
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Hepatotoxicity | Possible, especially with prolonged use |
Lab Test | Liver function tests recommended before and during treatment |
Strength | 250 mg |
Also known as | Lamisil |
Blood pressure | Typically has no effect on blood pressure |
Trade name | Lamisil, Terbinex |
Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
Chemical name | (E)-N-(6,6-dimethyl-2-hepten-4-ynyl)-N-methyl-1-naphthalenemethanamine |
Formula | C21H25N |
Substance class | Allylamine antifungal |
Main action | Antifungal |
Half-life | 200–400 hours (8.5–16.7 days) |
Dosage (medical) | 250 mg once daily for 6 weeks (for fingernail fungus) or 12 weeks (for toenail fungus) |
Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
Effects | Treats fungal infections by inhibiting the fungal squalene epoxidase, leading to a deficiency in ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, causing cell death |
Side effects | Headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, rash, liver enzyme elevations, taste disturbances |
Use in sports | Not typically used in sports |
Manufacturer | Healing Pharma |
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