Idoxuridine Trifluoride
- BP-S-6-Medicinal Chemistry III
- Mar 31
- 1 min read
Chemical Structure / Formula of Idoxuridine Trifluoride
Formula: C9H11IN2O5
Structure: A pyrimidine nucleoside analog with an iodine at position 5.
Mechanism of Action
Incorporates into viral DNA, leading to strand breaks and faulty replication.
Uses
Herpes simplex keratitis (HSV eye infections, topical use only).
Side Effects
Corneal irritation, photophobia, burning sensation.
