TRIFLURIDINE Pharmacology

TRIFLURIDINE

About TRIFLURIDINE
Antiviral Eye Preparations, Nucleoside Analogue
Mechanism of Action of TRIFLURIDINE
Trifluridine interferes with the synthesis of viral DNA following phosphorylation. It is active against HSV types 1 and 2 and vaccinia virus
Pharmacokinets of TRIFLURIDINE
Absorption: Absorbed through the cornea after ocular admin
Onset of Action for TRIFLURIDINE
N/A
Duration of Action for TRIFLURIDINE
N/A
Half Life of TRIFLURIDINE
12 minute
Side Effects of TRIFLURIDINE
1.Transient burning or stinging upon instillation
2.Irritation
3.Hyperemia
4.Palpebral oedema
5.Dry eye
6.Hypersensitivity reaction and increased intraocular pressure
Contra-indications of TRIFLURIDINE
Hypersensitivity
Special Precautions while taking TRIFLURIDINE
Avoid continuous administration
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for TRIFLURIDINE
Primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus, types 1 and 2
Interactions for TRIFLURIDINE
N/A
Typical Dosage for TRIFLURIDINE
Adult: Instill 1 drop of a 1% solution every 2 hr up to a max of 9 times/day until complete re-epithelialization, then reduce to 1 drop every 4 hr when awake to a min of 5 drops/day for 7 days
Schedule of TRIFLURIDINE
N/A
Storage Requirements for TRIFLURIDINE
Store under refrigeration 2 to 8 degree celcius. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of TRIFLURIDINE
N/A
Effects of Overdose of TRIFLURIDINE
N/A

Home Delivery for TRIFLURIDINE in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for trifluridine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for trifluridine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take trifluridine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for trifluridine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for trifluridine with the pharmacy.

TRIFLURIDINE is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for trifluridine might be better known than trifluridine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have trifluridine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for trifluridine.