Broad spectrum antifungal agent is
High-Yield Explanation
(Ketoconazole) (762-KDT 6th)* Ketoconazole - It is the first orally effective broad spectrum antifungal drug useful in both dermatophytosis and deep mycosis a major advance* Terbinafine - is the drug of choice for treating dermatophytoses and especially, oncychomycoses (fungal infections of nails)* It is better tolerated, requires shorter duration of therapy, and is more effective than either itraconazole or griseofulvin (4.10 - Pharmacology - Lippincott's 3rd) Rifampicin decreases blood levels & cimetidine increases blood levels of terbinafine