Which of the following statements about terbinafine is false
Its activity is restricted to dermatophytes
It is effective in onchomyosis
It inhibits squalene epoxidase
It is used topically only
(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.
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