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BIMM118<br />

Antifungal Drugs - Allylamines<br />

Allylamines<br />

– inhibit fungal sterol synthesis (ergosterol) by<br />

inhibiting squalene epoxidase<br />

• Terbinafine (Lamasil®)<br />

– Synthetic antifungal<br />

(mostly topical; p.o. for tinea unguium)<br />

– Lipophilic: accumulates in fat, skin and nails<br />

– Active against most dermatophytes (tinea, ringworm)<br />

• Butenafine (Lotrimin® Ultra)<br />

– Also anti-inflammatory activity<br />

– Superior antifungal activity over Terbinafine<br />

• Naftifine (Naftin®)<br />

• Amorolfine (Loceryl®)

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