Viroptic
DRUG DESCRIPTION
VIROPTIC is the brand name for trifluridine (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 (alpha),(alpha),(alpha)-trifluorothymidine. The structual formula is:
VIROPTIC 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.
Generic Name: Trifluridine
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