NCIt definition : An iodinated analogue of deoxyuridine, with antiviral activity against herpes simplex
virus (HSV) and potential radiosensitizing activities. Upon ocular administration,
idoxuridine (IUdR) is converted to its mono-, di-, and triphosphate forms, is incorporated
into DNA and disrupts viral replication. Upon oral administration of the idoxuridine
prodrug ropidoxuridine and hepatic conversion by aldehyde oxidase into idoxuridine,
this agent incorporates into DNA and sensitizes cells to ionizing radiation by increasing
DNA strand breaks.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that reduces the risk of cancer cell growth by interfering with
the cells' DNA.;
UNII : LGP81V5245;
InChIKey : XQFRJNBWHJMXHO-RRKCRQDMSA-N;
CAS number : 54-42-2;
Drug name : Idulea; Stoxil; Herplex; Virudox; Idoxene; Idexur; Kerecid; Iduridin; Dendrid;