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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Trifluridine is a synthetic <strong>fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside analog</strong> used primarily in antiviral therapy. Produced via chemical synthesis involving fluorination of thymidine, its molecular formula is <strong>C10H11F3N2O5</strong> with CAS No. <strong>70-00-8</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Ophthalmology:</strong> Treatment of recurrent epithelial herpes simplex keratitis.</li>
<li><strong>Virology Research:</strong> In vitro studies on DNA polymerase inhibition mechanisms.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:</strong> API supply for compounded ointments and eye drops.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to trifluridine or thymidine. Requires storage at controlled room temperature (20°C–25°C) away from light. Strict adherence to ocular administration protocols is mandatory to prevent corneal toxicity.</p>