Mechanism of Action of Terbinafine
Introduction Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal agent used for the treatment of dermatophyte infections such as tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and onychomycosis. It exerts a fungicidal effect by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes. The drug is particularly effective against dermatophytes and is one of the most commonly prescribed oral antifungal medications … Read more