Name

Idoxuridine

Alternate Names

Allergan 211
Dendrid
Emanil
Herpesil
Herpidu
Herplex
Herplex Liquifilm
Idexur
Idoxuridin
Idu-Oculos
Iducher
Idulea
Iduridin
Iododeoxyuridine
Joddeoxyuridin
Kerecid
Ophthalmadine
SK&F 14287
Stoxil
Synmiol Dendrid Ophthalmic Solution

Abbreviations

5-IUDR
IDU
IDUR
IdUrd
IUdR

Category

Ancillary Agent

Subcategory

None

NSC Number

39661
039661

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Remarks

An antiviral agent used primarily in herpetic keratitis. Idoxuridine is not recommended for inclusion on the hospital formulary since other agents are more effective; radiosensitizer

Coding

This drug should NOT be coded
Glossary