Lamisil
Generic Lamisil
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Drug name
Lamisil (Terbinafine)
Drug Uses
Lamisil tablets is intended to treat Fungal infections of the toe, or fingernail, caused by the fungus, tinea unguium. Lamisil Cream treats Fungal infections of the skin, including tinea pedis ("athlete's foot"), tinea corporis, and tinea cruris.
How Taken
In case you use tablets the common dosage is 250mg one time a day for 6 weeks to treat fingernails, 12 weeks to treat toenails. You may also take two tablets of terbinafine (500 mg) instead of Lamisil one time a day for 7 days throughout the first week of each month and for 3-month period to treat toenails. Children below 20kg should take 62.5 mg a day and children between 20 and 40 kg should use 125 mg a day. The medication may be taken throughout the meat as well as before or after it.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Lamisil is an antifungal agent that is taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Lamisil acts by interfering with the ability of fungi to make chemicals, called sterols, that are an important part of the membrane that surrounds fungal cells and holds them together. This weakens the cell membrane. Oral Lamisil is more effective for treating fungal nail infections than griseofulvin (Fulvicin; Gris-Peg) and itraconazole (Sporanox), two other antifungal agents, used for treating fungal nail infections. Topical Lamisil was approved by the FDA in 1993. Lamisil oral tablets were approved in 1996.
Missed Dose
In case you have missed to take the drug do it at the moment you have remembered about it but skip it in case it the time for your next dosage and follow you common schedule. Avoid taking two doses simultaneously.
Storage
Keep the medication at the temperature of 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a cool, dark and dry place beyond the reach of children and pets. Avoid keeping the drug in the bathroom.
Warnings Precautions
Let your doctor know in case you have allergic reaction to the medication before using it. Let your doctor know your medical history especially such fact as immune system problems, kidney disease, liver disease, lupus erythematosus before starting Lamisil therapy. Avoid drinking too much alcohol. Drinking it everyday may contribute to appearance of the side effects. The drug may be used throughout the pregnancy period only in case it is extremely needed as nail treatment may be made after the birth of the baby. Contact your doctor before using the drug throughout pregnancy period. The drug may also appear in the breast milk and have negative effect on the baby. Thus consult your doctor at first before taking the drug during the breast-feeding period.
Possible Side Effects
Taking the drug may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, temporary change or loss of taste, or tiredness. Let your doctor know in case any of these side effects last for a long period of time or worsen. Don’t forget that the doctor prescribed this medication as its benefits are higher than the possible risk to you. However many people don’t experience serious side effects. Contact your doctor at once in case you have new signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat), easy bruising/bleeding, and vision changes. Very seldom the drug may cause dangerous (possibly fatal) liver disease. Let your doctor know in case you have any signs of liver disease like: persistent nausea, loss of appetite, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, vomiting, yellowing of eyes or skin. Allergic reaction to this drug is quite seldom but contact your doctor in case you experience it. The signs of the allergic reaction are: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. In case you experience side effects not mentioned above – contact your doctor.
More Information
Don’t give this drug to anyone else without corresponding prescriptions. Do not use the drug to treat another infection in the future unless your doctor advises it, as you may need another medication. During the treatment you may need to pass several lab tests with the aim to check your condition and possible side effects. Contact your doctor in case something is not clear to you.
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