loading...| Preferred Name | Terbinafine | |
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| Definitions |
A synthetic allylamine derivative with antifungal activity. Terbinafine exerts its effect through inhibition of squalene epoxidase, thereby blocking the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membranes. As a result, this agent disrupts fungal cell membrane synthesis and inhibits fungal growth. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C48019 |
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| CAS_Registry |
91161-71-6 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
C21H25N |
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| code |
C48019 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| definition |
A synthetic allylamine derivative with antifungal activity. Terbinafine exerts its effect through inhibition of squalene epoxidase, thereby blocking the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membranes. As a result, this agent disrupts fungal cell membrane synthesis and inhibits fungal growth. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
G7RIW8S0XP |
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| label |
Terbinafine |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Terbinafine |
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| Preferred_Name |
Terbinafine |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C48019 |
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| prefLabel |
Terbinafine |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0076110 |
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