Which of the following statements about terbinafine is FALSE?
(Ref: KDT 6/e p765) Terbinafine is a CIDAL drug against dermatophytes. It can be administered orally or can be applied topically. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme squalene epoxidase resulting in accumulation of toxic squalene.
Its activity is restricted to dermatophytes
It is effective in onychomycosis
It is not effective in cryptococcal meningitis
It is kunlikely to produce anti-androgenic side effects
Other topics and Adverse effects