What is Trifluridine Trifluridine (also known as trifluorothymidine) is an ophthalmic antiviral preparation indicated for primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2. Trifluridine is the treatment of choice for this indication and therapy is associated with a cure rate greater than 90%. HSV infections resistant to […]
What is Trifluoperazine Trifluoperazine is a piperazine phenothiazine that is structurally similar to perphenazine, prochlorperazine, and fluphenazine. It is used to treat psychotic disorders and schizophrenia. A 5 mg trifluoperazine dose would be equivalent to 100 mg of chlorpromazine, the prototype antipsychotic. Trifluoperazine was approved by the FDA in 1958. All dosage forms of the
What is Trifarotene Trifarotene is a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist with specific activity at the gamma subtype of RAR. The drug is approved for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Patients treated with trifarotene may experience local cutaneous adverse reactions, which are typically most severe within
What is Trientine Trientine is an oral chelating agent that is used for the treatment of Wilson’s disease (hepatolenticular degeneration). Trientine is a copper chelator, but trientine is only indicated for use in patients who have intolerance to penicillamine, which is another copper chelator. Of 41 patients who got trientine because of d-penicillamine intolerance, 34
What is Triclabendazole Triclabendazole is an oral anthelmintic indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis in patients 6 years and older. It is given as a 2-dose regimen. QT prolongation was noted in animal studies. Gastrointestinal adverse reactions are common, but may also be secondary to the infection and may be more frequent or severe in
What is Trichloroacetic Acid Trichloroacetic acid is a topical cauterizing agent recommended by the CDC for the treatment of condylomata acuminata, including warts found in the external genital/perianal areas. It has also been used as a chemical peel in the treatment of actinic keratoses and other signs of photoaging, including melasma and lentigines. Trichloroacetic acid
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What is Triazolam Triazolam is an oral benzodiazepine used as a hypnotic agent in the short-term management of insomnia. Compared to chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and flurazepam, triazolam has a relatively shorter half-life and does not generate active metabolites. However, triazolam has been associated with numerous reports of retrograde amnesia. Doses should be reduced when used in
