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Trifluorothymidine viroptic (Side effects (Mild stinging edema, Eye…
Trifluorothymidine
Brand name
Trifludine
Viroptic
Indications
Topical treatment of epithelial keratitis caused by
Herpes simplex for primary treatment of keratoconjunctivitis
Contraindication
Contraindicated for patients who have developed
Hypersensivity reactions or chemical intolerance to
Trifluridine
Side effects
Mild stinging edema
Eye redness
Irritation
Puffy eyelids
Increased intraocular pressure
Mechanism of action
But it antiviral mechanism of action is completely unkown
It interferes with DNA synthesis in cultured mammalian cells
Storage
Do not freeze
Once opened product must be used within 30 days
Keep this product in the refrigerator
Route of administration
Eye drops
Orally