title: Clinical Inquiry: which oral antifungal works best for toenail onychomycosis?
abstract: Terbinafine, 250 mg daily for 12 to 16 weeks, produces higher clinical cure rates than either pulsed-dose itraconazole or weekly fluconazole. Daily oral dosing is more effective than pulsed-dose terbinafine.
authors: Group Health Permanente Seattle, WA, USA.
authors: Brad
authors: B
authors: Volk
authors: Alvin
authors: A
authors: Tiu
authors: Leilani
authors: L
authors: St Anna
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009262:Nails / Q000382:microbiology*; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents