| Amorolfine Pharmacology |
| Amorolfine |
| About Amorolfine |
| An allylamine derivative,Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor, Antifungal. |
| Mechanism of Action of Amorolfine |
| It is fungistatic or fungicidal depnding on the drug concentration. It inhibits the sterol biosynthesis which is an important constituent of cell membrane of fungus |
| Pharmacokinets of Amorolfine |
| Absorption: Amorolfine from nail lacquer penetrates and diffuses through the nail plate. |
| Onset of Action for Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Duration of Action for Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Half Life of Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Side Effects of Amorolfine |
| 1.Redness 2.Itching 3.Burning sensation 4.Pruritus 5.Vesicles 6.Periungual scaling 7.Nail discolouration |
| Contra-indications of Amorolfine |
| Hypersensitivity to Amorolfine |
| Special Precautions while taking Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Pregnancy Related Information |
| Contraindicated |
| Old Age Related Information |
| Use with caution |
| Breast Feeding Related Information |
| Contraindicated |
| Children Related Information |
| Contraindicated |
| Indications for Amorolfine |
| Onychomycosis |
| Interactions for Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Typical Dosage for Amorolfine |
| Apply the nail lacquer to the affected finger or toenails once or twice a week, after filing and cleaning the nails. |
| Schedule of Amorolfine |
| N/A |
| Storage Requirements for Amorolfine |
| Store below 30?C. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Effects of Missed Dosage of Amorolfine |
| Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the times for next dose skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose |
| Effects of Overdose of Amorolfine |
| Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. |