Terfin (Inex) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Terfin (Inex) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Terfin (Inex) safely.
Is the use of Terfin (Inex) safe during breastfeeding?
Terfin (Inex) may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terfin (Inex) on the Kidneys?
Terfin (Inex) can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Terfin (Inex) on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Terfin (Inex). If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Terfin (Inex) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Terfin (Inex) for the heart.
Terfin (Inex) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terfin (Inex) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terfin (Inex) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Terfin (Inex) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Terfin (Inex) can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Terfin (Inex) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Terfin (Inex) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Terfin (Inex)
Taking Terfin (Inex) with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terfin (Inex)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Terfin (Inex) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Terfin (Inex) is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as stomach discomfort, headache, and hypokalemia (low potassium).
No, Terfin (Inex) is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Take Terfin (Inex) as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Terfin (Inex) can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between the two drugs. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. For precaution check with a physician once because some patients are individually allergic to each group of drugs.
Terfin (Inex) can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
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References
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