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Which of the following statements about terbinafine is FALSE?

Its activity is restricted to dermatophytes

It is effective in onychomycosis

It is not effective in cryptococcal meningitis

It is kunlikely to produce anti-androgenic side effects

High-Yield Explanation

(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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