Idoxuridine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Idoxuridine
Idoxuridine, sold under the United States brand name Dendrid and the Canadian brand name Herplex, is a variant of deoxyuridine - a nucleoside analogue.1 Classified as an antiviral drug, the mechanism interferes with the activity of enzymes necessary for the replication of viral DNA cells which prevent viruses from multiplying.2
Fast Facts:
- No longer available in the United States.3
- Treats virus infections in the eyes associated with Herpes Virus 1.4
- Wait at least 15 minutes after treatment before inserting contact lenses.5
- Common side effects: burning, itching, swelling of the eyes and sensitivity to light.5
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What is Idoxuridine?
- Wikipedia: Idoxuridine
- WrongDiagnosis: Description Of Idoxuridine
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Definition Of Idoxuridine
What are the Uses for Idoxuridine?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - Uses | Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - How To Use
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Idoxuridine?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - What Special Precautions Should I Follow? | Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause? | Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - What Other Information Should I Know?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - Side Effects | Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - Precautions | Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - Drug Interactions
What are the Alternatives to Idoxuridine?
- Organized Wisdom: Trifluridine
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Acyclovir Ointment
- Krames Online (via Wishard): Ganciclovir Ophthalmic Insert
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Idoxuridine?
- rVita: Herpes Viruses Overview
- Dr. Weil: Cold Sores - What Is The Conventional Treatment?
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Idoxuridine
- eMedicine: Keratitis, Herpes Simplex - Treatment
- USMLEWEB: Anti-viral Chemotherapy
- RxPG: The Cornea
Clinical Trials for Idoxuridine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Idoxuridine Clinical Trials
Abuse of Idoxuridine
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Idoxuridine: Topical Solution - Overdose
- Cerner Multum (via Healthcare.com): Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - What Happens If I Overdose?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Idoxuridine
- PubMed Central: Idoxuridine Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles Of Idoxuridine
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Idoxuridine
- ↑ WholeHealthMD: Idoxuridine (IDU)
- ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Idoxuridine Ophthalmic - Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Idoxuridine (Ophthalmic Route)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Consumer Drug Information - Idoxuridine Ophthalmic
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- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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