Drug Summary

  Drug name:  idoxuridine
  Chemical name:  Idoxuridine
  Formula:  C₉H₁₁IN₂O_{5  Weight:   354.0985
  CAS no:  54-42-2
  DrugBank link:  DB00249
  Description:  An analog of deoxyuridine that inhibits viral DNA synthesis. The drug is used as an antiviral agent. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For use in keratoconjunctivitis and keratitis caused by herpes simplex virus.}