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Trifluridine (Viroptic) Summary

Description: An antiviral derivative of THYMIDINE used mainly in the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to HERPES SIMPLEX virus. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p557)

Also Known As: Viroptic; 5-Trifluoromethyl-2'-deoxyuridine; Allergan Brand of Trifluridine; Elcon Brand of Trifluridine; Mann Brand of Trifluridine Show All >>

Networked: 156 relevant articles (26 outcomes, 29 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Trifluridine is Relevant

  1. Keratitis : 6 outcomes 6 studies in 27 results
  2. Herpetic Keratitis : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 27 results
  3. Infection : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 18 results
  4. Dendritic Keratitis : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 12 results
  5. Colorectal Neoplasms (Colorectal Cancer) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 8 results
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Drugs Related to Trifluridine

  1. Idoxuridine (Stoxil)
  2. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)
  3. Vidarabine (Vira-A)
  4. brivudine (brivudin)
  5. TAS 102
  6. cidofovir (Vistide)
  7. Foscarnet
  8. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)
  9. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)
  10. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)
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Therapies Related to Trifluridine

  1. Debridement
  2. Intravitreal Injections
  3. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  4. Topical Administration
  5. Stents
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