trifluridine
Antiviral Eye Drop
Plain-language definition
A topical antiviral eye drop used to treat herpes simplex keratitis (corneal infection). Brand name: Viroptic.
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Where this term comes up
“It is one of two main agents used for this purpose; the other is trifluridine.”
Medication · Ganciclovir Gel (Zirgan)
“Treated with antiviral medications such as oral valacyclovir or topical trifluridine”
Condition · Herpes Simplex Keratitis
“Trifluridine drops or ganciclovir gel”
Condition · Keratitis (Corneal Inflammation)
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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- antiviral
Virus-Fighting Drug
- epithelium
Surface Cell Layer
- acyclovir
Herpes Antiviral
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- immunocompromised
Weakened Immune System
- stromal
Tissue Framework-Related
A note on medical context
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