Idoxuridine Trifluoride

Chemical Structure / Formula of Idoxuridine Trifluoride

  • Formula: C₉H₁₁IN₂O₅
  • Structure: A pyrimidine nucleoside analog with an iodine at position 5.

Idoxuridine Trifluoride

Mechanism of Action

  • Incorporates into viral DNA, leading to strand breaks and faulty replication.

Uses of Idoxuridine Trifluoride

  • Herpes simplex keratitis (HSV eye infections, topical use only).

Side Effects

  • Corneal irritation, photophobia, burning sensation.

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