Plasma concentrations of terbinafine in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) peak at 24 hours after a single oral dose

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how terbinafine, an antifungal medication, affects Kemp's ridley sea turtles after an oral dose.
• Administered a single oral dose of terbinafine to Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
• Monitored plasma concentrations at various time points.
• Plasma concentrations of terbinafine peaked at 24 hours after administration.
• Research indicates effective treatment timing for fungal infections in the species.

Abstract