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Drug profile · INN

terbinafine hydrochloride

terbinafine hydrochloride (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — terbinafine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

terbinafine hydrochloride (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN terbinafine hydrochloride
Brand TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor
Target Squalene monooxygenase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation GRANULE

Mechanism of action

Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Squalene monooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE (1%) Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Tinea Pedis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. naftifine hydrochloride Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor
  2. butenafine hydrochloride Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor
  3. terbinafine Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is terbinafine hydrochloride?

terbinafine hydrochloride (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for terbinafine hydrochloride?

TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for terbinafine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of terbinafine hydrochloride?

terbinafine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.