Trifluridine

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Tên thương mại: Trifluridine

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Drops

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OPHTHALMIC

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Sandoz Inc

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution (also known as trifluorothymidine, F 3 TdR, F 3 T), an antiviral drug for topical treatment of epithelial keratitis caused by herpes simplex virus. The chemical name of trifluridine is α,α,α-trifluorothymidine. Trifluridine has the following structural formula. Trifluridine sterile ophthalmic solution contains 1% trifluridine in an aqueous solution with acetic acid and sodium acetate (buffers), sodium chloride, and thimerosal 0.001% (added as a preservative). The pH range is 5.5 to 6.0 and osmolality is approximately 283 mOsm. chemical

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Chỉ định & Cách dùng

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus, types 1 and 2.

Liều dùng & Cách dùng

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Instill one drop of Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution onto the cornea of the affected eye every 2 hours while awake for a maximum daily dosage of nine drops until the cornea ulcer has completely re-epithelialized. Following re-epithelialization, treatment for an additional 7 days of one drop every 4 hours while awake for a minimum daily dosage of five drops is recommended. If there are no signs of improvement after 7 days of therapy or complete re-epithelialization has not occurred after 14 days of therapy, other forms of therapy should be considered. Continuous administration of trifluridine for periods exceeding 21 days should be avoided because of potential ocular toxicity.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The most frequent adverse reactions reported during controlled clinical trials were mild, transient burning or stinging upon instillation (4.6%) and palpebral edema (2.8%). Other adverse reactions in decreasing order of reported frequency were superficial punctate keratopathy, epithelial keratopathy, hypersensitivity reaction, stromal edema, irritation, keratitis sicca, hyperemia, and increased intraocular pressure.

Cảnh báo & Thận trọng

WARNINGS: The recommended dosage and frequency of administration should not be exceeded (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Chống chỉ định

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated for patients who develop hypersensitivity reactions or chemical intolerance to trifluridine.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for the treatment of primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus, types 1 and 2.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Instill one drop of Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution onto the cornea of the affected eye every 2 hours while awake for a maximum daily dosage of nine drops until the cornea ulcer has completely re-epithelialized. Following re-epithelialization, treatment for an additional 7 days of one drop every 4 hours while awake for a minimum daily dosage of five drops is recommended. If there are no signs of improvement after 7 days of therapy or complete re-epithelialization has not …

WARNINGS: The recommended dosage and frequency of administration should not be exceeded (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Trifluridine Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated for patients who develop hypersensitivity reactions or chemical intolerance to trifluridine.

Trifluridine is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Trifluridine drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Trifluridine label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 313477 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Trifluridine (FDA National Drug Code)

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Nguồn dữ liệu: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS