Terbinafine

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Overview:

Terbinafine
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal agent and acts by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, thus blocking the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. in vitro, mammalian squalene epoxidase is only inhibited at higher (4000 fold) concentrations than is needed for inhibition of the dermatophyte enzyme. Depending on the concentration of the drug and the fungal species test in vitro, Terbinafine may be fungicidal. However, the clinical significance of in vitro data is unknown. For the treatment of interdigital tinea infections

Mechanism Of Action:
Terbinafine is hypothesized to act by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, thus blocking the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes.

News Articles on Terbinafine

Athlete's Foot Treatment Proposed for Red Tides  -  Jun 13, 2008
Having discovered this crossover activity, Nakashima turned his attention to the conventional chemical antifungal compounds, bifonazole and terbinafine Discovery Channel

Aliskiren May Have Renoprotective Effect in Diabetic Nephropathy  -  Jun 11, 2008
Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide), Gleevec/Glivec (imatinib mesylate/imatinib), and lamisil (terbinafine) are some of their most popular Medi News Direct,

NexMed Confirms Data Presentations on Anti-Fungal Product at Two ...  -  May 8, 2008
NM100060 is a topical application of Lamisil(R) (terbinafine hydrochloride), formulated with terbinafine and NexMed's patented NexACT technology that is Centre Daily Times,

NexMed Confirms Data Presentations on Anti-Fungal Product at Two ...  -  May 8, 2008
NM100060 is a topical application of Lamisil(R) (terbinafine hydrochloride), formulated with terbinafine and NexMed's patented NexACT technology that is Trading Markets (press release),

Diagnosis of Trichophyton rubrum from Onychomycotic Nail Samples ...  -  May 16, 2008
11 , 12 The mycologic cure rate is unclear from the literature, with values as high as 80% to 86% 13 , 14 being reported for terbinafine and itraconazole; Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (subscription)

No mean feet: Give your toes the perfect pedicure  -  May 27, 2008
Infections are best treated with antifungal tablets such as terbinafine, and/or topical lacquers such as Amorolfine or Tioconazole for a few months. Daily Mail,

Surgery is the ONLY cure for fungal toes  -  May 26, 2008
Fluconazole is taken once a week for six or more months, and terbinafine is taken daily for up to a year. Another drug, itraconazole, is taken daily for the Daily Mail,

Harmful 'Red Tides' in Oceans may Be Controlled by Compound Used ...  -  May 19, 2008
The researchers tested two such compounds: bifonazole and terbinafine, both of which are used in the treatment of athlete's foot. MedIndia,

New drug subsidies to benefit Coast patients  -  Apr 1, 2008
The new listing also provides an oral treatment for fungal skin infections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with terbinafine hydrochloride Sunshine Coast Daily,

Advertising Group Recommends Changes to Lamisil AT Claims  -  12 Mar 2008
In response, the NAD conducted a review of various forms of Lamisil AT Gel (terbinafine) advertising. Claims at issue included: “All the cure,� “Its FDA news (subscription),

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Fighting nail fungus  -  Mar 7, 2008
Oral medications, like, itraconazole (Sporanox®) and terbinafine (Lamisil®), have been approved for nail fungal infections. However, these drugs can cause WHOI,

Moberg Derma Patient Recruitment Finalized to Moberg Derma's ...  -  Feb 25, 2008
The most common treatments for nail fungus are oral terbinafine or topical treatment with amorolfine. There is a great need for new and effective topical Lifescience-online,

Rispone Oral Solution and Tablets  -  Feb 14, 2008
...carbamazepine or other hepaticenzyme inducing drugs, strong inhibitors of CYP2D6 (eg quinidine,fluoxetine, paroxetine, terbinafine), diuretics, Irish Medical Times,

Anti-fungal tablet linked to liver deaths  -  Feb 4, 2008
The committee has received 722 adverse event reports related to Lamisil, known generically as terbinafine, including 70 liver reactions, 61 implicating the NEWS.com.au,

How is ringworm diagnosed?  -  Feb 6, 2008
These include terbinafine (Lamisil), itraconazole (Sporanox), and fluconazole (Diflucan). Reputations die hard, however, and many people continue to fear TamilStar.com,

Australian regulators issue warning on Novartis' Lamisil  -  Feb 5, 2008
...“Oral terbinafine should be prescribed only after topical therapy has failed and for the shortest time possible, in accordance with the current product Medical Marketing and Media,

NexMed Announces Presentation of Data at the 66th Annual Meeting ...  -  Feb 1, 2008
The presentation entitled, “Terbinafine HCI Nail Solution with and without Nail Penetration Enhancer: Evaluation of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and Business Wire (press release),

New fungal nail infection advice issued  -  Jan 9, 2008
If necessary, oral terbinafine is advised as the most effective antifungal treatment, with a clinical response in 66% of patients. Nursing Times,

Warning over popular fungal treatment Lamisil  -  Feb 4, 2008
The TGA has received 722 adverse event reports on Lamisil, known generically as terbinafine, including 70 liver reactions, 61 implicating the tablet form as NEWS.com.au,

Arpida Reports Progress in Pivotal Phase III Trial With TLT ...  -  Jan 22, 2008
The TLT therapy consists of a one-time laser pre-treatment, followed by daily application of a topical terbinafine (the active substance of Lamisil(R)) Trading Markets (press release),

Novartis predicts good 2008 in spite of 4Q difficulties  -  Jan 17, 2008
...letrozole (Femara), methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), terbinafine (Lamisil), etc. Novartis owns Sandoz, a large manufacturer of generic drugs. Pravda,

Novartis Q4 profit plummets on restructuring hit  -  Jan 17, 2008
...(almodipine/benazepril), Lamisil (terbinafine), Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) and Famvir (famciclovir) enabling copycat drugs to eat into market shares. Pharma Times (subscription),

Treat your toes with tea tree oil  -  Nov 11, 2007
The two medications that are most commonly used are terbinafine and itraconazole. They are usually taken orally for about six to 12 weeks. Seattle Times,

Pharma cos set sights on Japan  -  Nov 1, 2007
Last year, Ranbaxy launched two products clarithromycin and terbinafine which target a combined market size of $700 million. Economic Times,

Look for price-matching deals on drugs  -  Oct 23, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies for $4 for a 30-day supply, saving customers $333.26 per Chicago Daily Herald,

BTRX: Positive Ph iia Data on Friday Lifts Stock from 52-Week Low ...  -  Oct 19, 2007
The most common current oral anti-fungal medications are Janssen Pharmaceuticals' Sporonox(R)(itraconazole) and Novartis' (NVS) Lamisil(R)(terbinafine). Trading Markets (press release),

Celtic Pharma - Research Update  -  15 Oct 2007
This is an open-label study to explore the efficacy and safety of topically applied terbinafine delivered through the Transfersome® targeted delivery CNNMoney.com

FDA Approves Terbinafine (Lamisil) Granules for Tinia Capitis in Kids  -  Oct 2, 2007
Oral terbinafine is approved for treatment of toenail or fingernail fungus caused by susceptible dermatophytes and topical terbinafine is approved in MedPage Today,

Lamisil Approved to Treat Ringworm of the Scalp  -  Oct 5, 2007
FRIDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral form of the Novartis drug Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) Atlanta Journal Constitution,

US FDA approves oral granules for scalp ringworm  -  Sep 28, 2007
The US Food and Drug Administration said it had requested a child-friendly form of Lamisil, known generically as terbinafine hydrochloride, Reuters

Wal-Mart expands $4 prescription program  -  Sep 27, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine is available through Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and Neighborhood Market pharmacies for $4 for a 30-day supply. Bizjournals.com,

• Wal-Mart Expands $4 Generic Program  -  Oct 1, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available through the Wal-Mart discount program for $4 for a commonly dispensed quantity up to a 30-day supply. Consumer Affairs

Wal-Mart adds more $4 drugs  -  Sep 28, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available for $4 for a month's supply through Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and Neighborhood Market pharmacies. MiamiHerald.com,

Ringworm of the body: Treatment  -  Sep 27, 2007
Cream containing terbinafine is one of the most effective topical treatments. If a topical treatment fails or the infection is widespread, you should see American Chronicle,

Wal-Mart Expands Discount Drug Program In Georgia  -  Sep 27, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available through Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Neighborhood Market pharmacies for just $4, according to a release WSBtv.com,

Pharmacopeia Says Phase 1 Trial With PS433540 Shows DARA's ...  -  Sep 27, 2007
The company revealed the availability of terbinafine in its stores, Sam's Club and Neighborhood Market pharmacies for $4 for a commonly dispensed quantity RTT News,

FDA Approves Child-Friendly Ringworm Drug  -  Sep 29, 2007
FDA had requested Novartis to develop a version of Lamisil known generically as terbinafine hydrochloride, which is palatable to children. MedIndia,

USFDA Sanctions Ringworm Drug For Younger Kids  -  Sep 28, 2007
The USFDA had asked Novartis to produce a version of a child-friendly type of Lamisil, known commonly as terbinafine hydrochloride Under federal law, TopNews,

Wal-Mart expands low-price drug program  -  Sep 27, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Neighborhood Markets for $4, saving prescription holders $333 a month. East Valley Tribune,

Wal-Mart (WMT) to offer more $4 generic drugs  -  Sep 27, 2007
While antifungal Lamisil cost an average of $337.26 one month ago, its generic equivalent, terbinafine, sells at Wal-Mart for $4 for a commonly dispensed BloggingStocks

No fun in fungal infections  -  Sep 19, 2007
Treatment options include Terbinafine, which contains allylamine; the azoles like Miconazole and Itraconazole; others, like Ciclopirox. Now Toronto,

Refill: Checking in on Wal-Mart's discount drug programs  -  Oct 11, 2007
The generic equivalent, terbinafine, is now available through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies for $4 for a 30-day supply, saving customers $333.26 per Douglas Daily Dispatch,

Wal-Mart expands list of $4 prescriptions  -  Sep 27, 2007
Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) said it is adding more new-to-market generics such as terbinafine, the generic for Lamisil, which sells for Bizjournals.com,

Wal-Mart expands $4 generic drugs program  -  Sep 27, 2007
These include timolol maleate (to treat glaucoma), terbinafine (antifungal medication), carvedilol (cardiac medication), and generic birth control for Ortho CNNMoney.com

Direct to consumer advertising in Europe will harm public health  -  Oct 5, 2007
Similarly, just a few TV adverts promoting oral terbinafine for toenail infections resulted in a doubling of national prescriptions within weeks. HULIQ,

Advertising Prescription Drugs To Consumers In Europe Bad For ...  -  Oct 5, 2007
A number of TV adverts for oral terbinafine (toenail infection treatment) led to a doubling of prescriptions all over the country within a few weeks. Medical News Today,

Sprinkles help the medicine go down  -  Oct 3, 2007
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an innovative oral granule formulation of Novartis' Lamisil (terbinafine) which can be sprinkled on a US-PharmaTechnologist.com,

FDA Approves Lamisil for Pediatric Treatment of Scalp Ringworm  -  Oct 2, 2007
Pharmaceuticals Corporation of East Hanover, NJ, the manufacturer of Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride), for a formulation palatable for children. WebWire (press release),

FDA okays Lamisil for treatment of ringworm  -  Sep 29, 2007
The new treatment is developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation of East Hanover , NJ The formulation containing Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) Food Consumer,

Wal-Mart expands drug sales  -  Sep 28, 2007
Drugs added yesterday include some newer generics, such as the antifungal terbinafine. Prescriptions for birth-control and fertility drugs will be available Worcester Telegram,

Wal-Mart expands $4 drug program in SC, GA  -  Sep 27, 2007
The generic medicine, terbinafine, is now available through the $4 program. The $4 drugs make up about 40 percent of prescriptions filled at the company’s Anderson Independent Mail (subscription),

FDA approves generic version of Coreg  -  Sep 5, 2007
2007) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) tablets to treat nail fungus Science Daily (press release)

About Ringworm Medication & Ring Worm Infection  -  Aug 12, 2007
Terbinafine hydrochloride is an allylamine antifungal ringworm medication. It is used to treat fungal infections of the toe and fingernails. Best Syndication,

Actavis launches Terbinafine hydrochloride tablets in the US  -  Jul 10, 2007
News-Medical.net,Actavis Group has announced that it has launched Terbinafine hydrochloride tablets in the US Distribution of the product will commence immediately.

TA Stock Exchange closes slightly down  -  Jul 8, 2007
Ynetnews,Teva stocks rose 0.86 percent, after opening trade with a positive trading gap of 0.85 percent after receiving FDA approval for its drug Terbinafine – a

Arpida Adds a Late Stage Antifungal to its Pipeline Through ...  -  Jul 19, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Novartis Lamisil (terbinafine) is the current market leader with sales of USD 978 million in 2006. The TLT therapy is targeted to treat fungal infections of

Buy Orchid Chemicals; target Rs 375: Sharekhan Research  -  Jul 10, 2007
Moneycontrol.com,For our estimates, we have factored in upside only from the Terbinafine launch, since Orchid has not disclosed for which products it has filed ANDAs in this

Nexmed Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in NM100060 Trial  -  Jul 9, 2007
FDA news (subscription),NM100060 is a topical application of Lamisil (terbinafine), formulated with terbinafine and NexMed’s patented NexACT permeation enhancer, which facilitates

Novartis' IBS drug available again in US but heavily restricted  -  Jul 30, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...plus generic competition to its blood-pressure-lowering drug Lotrel (almodipine/benazepril) and the antifungal Lamisal (terbinafine) has led to Novartis

Wockhardt’s Q2 net profit crosses the Rs.100 crore mark  -  Jul 26, 2007
Prdomain Business Register (press release),The USFDA approved Terbinafine tablets was a ‘Day-one’ launch in the US market during the same period. Wockhardt USA Inc. now markets 21 products.

Orchid’s Q1 FY07-08 net profit surges by 252% to Rs 51cr  -  Jul 19, 2007
Moneycontrol.com,...non-cephalosporin (NPNC) product segment by launching its first NPNC product, Terbinafine in distribution alliance with Actavis in the US.

Wockhardt, Orchid get US nod for terbinafine HCL  -  Jul 3, 2007
ReutersBO: Quote, Profile, Research) have got US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their terbinafine hydrochloride tablets, the FDA Web site showed

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for Terbinafine tabs  -  Jun 21, 2007
Economic Times,Terbinafine HCL is the AB-rated generic equivalent of Novartis's anti-fungal Lamisil tablets with annual sales of over 650 million dollar in the US as per

Barr to market generic LAMISIL tablets  -  Jul 4, 2007
News-Medical.net,Terbinafine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to dermatophytes.

Teva Fungus Drug Gets FDA Nod  -  Jul 3, 2007
Forbes,The FDA approved the Israeli-based company's application for 250-milligram terbinafine hydrochloride tablets. The patent for Lamisil, which kills fungus

FDA Approves Generic Lamisil  -  Jul 2, 2007
Post ChronicleBy Staff The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) tablets to treat nail fungus

Mylan Receives Generic Lamisil Approval  -  Jul 2, 2007
Forbes,Mylan said it will begin shipping the product, 250-milligram Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets, immediately. Novartis (nyse: NVS - news - people )' patent

Glenmark receives tentative US FDA approval for its ANDA for ...  -  Jun 21, 2007
Equity Bulls,...the Company has received tentative approval from the US FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Terbinafine HCL 250 mg oral tablets.

Market Report -- In Play (MYL)  -  Jul 2, 2007
MSN MoneyMylan Labs announces final FDA approval for Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets Co announces that MYL has received final approval from the US Food and Drug

FDA Approves Generic Lamisil  -  Jul 2, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,Terbinafine tablets are generically equivalent to Novartis' Lamisil tablets and are indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail and

FDA Tentatively Approves Orchid’s Terbinafine HCL Tablets  -  Jun 15, 2007
FDA news (subscription),Orchid announced that it has received tentative approval from the FDA for its abbreviated new drug application for Terbinafine HCL 250 mg.

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for anti-fungal drug  -  Jul 2, 2007
India Infoline.com,Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets, 250 mg (base) is the AB-rated generic equivalent of Novartis' anti-fungal Lamisil tablets with annual sales of over

Teva wins FDA approval for generic antifungal Lamisil  -  Jul 3, 2007
Globes,...and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the company’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Terbinafine Hydrochloride tablets, 250 mg (base),

FDA Approves Generic Mavik, Lamisil  -  Jun 22, 2007
FDA news (subscription),Another India-based company, Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, has received tentative approval for its generic version of Novartis’ Lamisil (terbinafine

Orchid forays into non-antibiotic generic formulations seg  -  Jun 15, 2007
Moneycontrol.com,Terbinafine is the AB-rated generic equivalent of Novartis’s Lamisil Tablets. An anti-fungal molecule, Terbinafine has a current US retail market size of

Are your pretty feet home to fungus?  -  Jun 13, 2007
Mid-Day Mumbai,Treatment: Most ringworm infections respond well to topical anti-fungal medicines such as Terbinafine, Miconazole and Clotrimazole. Also called tinea pedis,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Terbinafine is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsBramazil; Lamasil; Lamisil; Lamisil At; Terbina; Terbinafine; Terbinafine Hcl; Terbinafine Hydrochloride; Ternbinafine Hcl

Drug Category:
Terbinafine is categorized under the following by the FDA: Trypanocidal Agents; Antifungals; Allylamines; ATC:D01AE15; ATC:D01BA02

Dosage Forms:
TABLET; CREAM; SPRAY

Absorption:
Readily absorbed from gastrointestinal tract.

Interactions:
-->Interactions for Terbinafine:

In vitro studies with human liver microsomes showed that terbinafine does not inhibit the metabolism of tolbutamide, ethinylestradiol, ethoxycoumarin, and cyclosporine. In vitro studies have also shown that terbinafine inhibits CYP2D6-mediated metabolism. This may be of clinical relevance for compounds predominantly metabolized by this enzyme, such as tricyclic antidepressants, ß-blockers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-Is) Type B, if they have a narrow therapeutic window.

In vivo drug-drug interaction studies conducted in normal volunteer subjects showed that terbinafine does not affect the clearance of antipyrine or digoxin. Terbinafine decreases the clearance of caffeine by 19%. Terbinafine increases the clearance of cyclosporine by 15%.

There have been spontaneous reports of increase or decrease in prothrombin times in patients concomitantly taking oral terbinafine and warfarin, however, a causal relationship between LAMISIL® Tablets and these changes has not been established.

Terbinafine clearance is increased 100% by rifampin, a CyP450 enzyme inducer, and decreased 33% by cimetidine, a CyP450 enzyme inhibitor. Terbinafine clearance is unaffected by cyclosporine.

There is no information available from adequate drug-drug interaction studies with the following classes of drugs: oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapies, hypoglycemics, theophyllines, phenytoins, thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
N,6,6-trimethyl-N-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)hept-2-en-4-yn-1-amine

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