Summer BanksTerbinafine
September 24th 2006 03:51
Terbinafine :
Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the nail, scalp, skin, groin, and feet. This medication acts by severely damaging the cell walls of the infecting fungus, preventing the fungus from growing and multiplying. Terbinafine is only effective against certain fungi and does not affect bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
Treatment :
Terbinafine may be taken either on an empty stomach or with food or milk (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise). Terbinafine should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you are taking terbinafine more than once a day, it is important to take it at evenly spaced intervals throughout
the day. If you are taking terbinafine once a day, it should be taken at the same time each day.
It is important to finish the full course of therapy your doctor prescribes. If you stop taking terbinafine too soon, resistant fungi can grow and the infection may return. Depending on where the infection is, you may have to take terbinafine for several months.
If you miss a dose of terbinafine, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose of the medication.
Side Effects :
Minor: Changes in taste perception, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset, or vomiting. As your body adjusts to terbinafine, these side effects should diminish or disappear.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about aching joints or muscles; blistering, reddening, or peeling of the skin; dark or brown urine; difficulty swallowing; fever, chills, or sore throat; light-colored stools; skin rash or itching; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Terbinafine may interact with a number of other medications:
Use of alcohol with terbinafine may increase the risk of liver damage.
Caffeine, cimetidine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, indinavir, nefazodone, paroxetine, ritonavir, saquinavir, sertraline, and venlafaxine may increase the risk of side effects from terbinafine.
Phenobarbital, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenytoin, primidone, and rifampin may lessen the amount of terbinafine in the body and reduce its effectiveness.
Warnings :
Be sure to tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you may have had to any medications, including terbinafine.
You should tell your doctor about any medical problems you may have, especially alcohol or drug abuse, liver problems, or kidney problems.
Before starting terbinafine, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking.
Avoid using alcohol while taking terbinafine because it may increase the risk of liver damage.
It is important to see your doctor regularly while taking terbinafine to be sure that the medication is working effectively against the infection. Your doctor may want to do blood tests to make sure that the drug is not affecting your liver.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if terbinafine is safe during pregnancy. Terbinafine can pass into human breast milk. This medication is not recommended for nursing mothers.
Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the nail, scalp, skin, groin, and feet. This medication acts by severely damaging the cell walls of the infecting fungus, preventing the fungus from growing and multiplying. Terbinafine is only effective against certain fungi and does not affect bacteria, parasites, or viruses.
Treatment :
Terbinafine may be taken either on an empty stomach or with food or milk (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise). Terbinafine should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you are taking terbinafine more than once a day, it is important to take it at evenly spaced intervals throughout
It is important to finish the full course of therapy your doctor prescribes. If you stop taking terbinafine too soon, resistant fungi can grow and the infection may return. Depending on where the infection is, you may have to take terbinafine for several months.
If you miss a dose of terbinafine, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose of the medication.
Side Effects :
Minor: Changes in taste perception, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach upset, or vomiting. As your body adjusts to terbinafine, these side effects should diminish or disappear.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about aching joints or muscles; blistering, reddening, or peeling of the skin; dark or brown urine; difficulty swallowing; fever, chills, or sore throat; light-colored stools; skin rash or itching; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Terbinafine may interact with a number of other medications:
Use of alcohol with terbinafine may increase the risk of liver damage.
Caffeine, cimetidine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, indinavir, nefazodone, paroxetine, ritonavir, saquinavir, sertraline, and venlafaxine may increase the risk of side effects from terbinafine.
Phenobarbital, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenytoin, primidone, and rifampin may lessen the amount of terbinafine in the body and reduce its effectiveness.
Warnings :
Be sure to tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you may have had to any medications, including terbinafine.
You should tell your doctor about any medical problems you may have, especially alcohol or drug abuse, liver problems, or kidney problems.
Before starting terbinafine, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking.
Avoid using alcohol while taking terbinafine because it may increase the risk of liver damage.
It is important to see your doctor regularly while taking terbinafine to be sure that the medication is working effectively against the infection. Your doctor may want to do blood tests to make sure that the drug is not affecting your liver.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if terbinafine is safe during pregnancy. Terbinafine can pass into human breast milk. This medication is not recommended for nursing mothers.
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