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Use and Dosing

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HSV Keratoconjunctivitis

HSV Epithelial Keratitis

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HSV Keratoconjunctivitis

Child >6 yrs

HSV Epithelial Keratitis

Child >6 yrs


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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Caution: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: It is unlikely that trifluridine is excreted in breast milk after ophthalmic instillation because of the relatively small dosage, minimal systemic absorption, its dilution in body fluids and extremely short half-life (12-18 mins), however can not be ruled out.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

trifluridine(generic)

Viroptic

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

trifluridine(generic)

Viroptic

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability


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Classification

Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic Antivirals