Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Terbized is a brand name of terbinafine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is available in a different dosage form such as a tablet, cream, and powder. It is used in the treatment of antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Terbized is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Terbized can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure have been reported. Hence a routine liver function test should be conducted when taking this drug for a long time.

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Terbized works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus. Hence, in this way, it kills fungus and protect us from infection.

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Occasionally, Terbized causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the intervenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.