Viroptic

prophylaxis of vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva, smallpox vaccinations, Communicable Diseases + 14 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Viroptic

What is Viroptic

Trifluridine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Trifluridine is a medication used to treat common eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is also used in combination with another drug, tipiracil, to treat metastatic colorectal cancer in adults. This drug works by preventing the replication of cancer cells and incorporating into the DNA of cancer cells.

Viroptic

is the brand name

image of different drug pills on a surface

Viroptic Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Viroptic

Trifluridine

1980

7

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Trifluridine, commonly known as Viroptic, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses which include previously treated with anti-VEGF and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) .

previously treated with anti-VEGF

Used to treat previously treated with anti-VEGF in combination with Tipiracil

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in combination with Tipiracil

oxaliplatin

Used to treat previous treatment with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan in combination with Tipiracil

RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy

Used to treat RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy in combination with Tipiracil

Colorectal Cancer

Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in combination with Tipiracil

Effectiveness

How Viroptic Affects Patients

Trifluridine is a drug used to treat herpes simplex virus, adenovirus, and vacciniavirus. It has also been used to treat dendritic ulcers in those who are not responding to other treatments. In laboratory studies, it has been found to be effective against both common and resistant types of colorectal cancer. When administered to patients with advanced solid tumors, it was found to not have any significant effects on prolonging the heart's QT/QTc interval.

How Viroptic works in the body

Trifluridine works to stop viral replication and inhibit cancer cell growth. It does this by being incorporated into viral DNA, causing defective proteins and a higher mutation rate. Trifluridine is also incorporated into the DNA of tumor cells, disrupting how the cells use DNA and how they reproduce. In tumor cells, trifluridine also inhibits an enzyme involved in DNA synthesis. This makes it harder for tumor cells to resist antineoplastic therapies.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Viroptic is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Pharmacotherapy, prophylaxis of vaccinia contamination in the cornea and conjunctiva and Eyelid anatomy. The amount of dosage is dependent upon the method of administration (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) outlined in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

smallpox vaccinations

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Eyelid structure

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Pharmacotherapy

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

previously treated with anti-VEGF

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Blepharitis

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Colorectal Cancer

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

herpesvirus 2, human

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

prophylaxis of vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

oxaliplatin

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Stomach Neoplasms

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Communicable Diseases

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Herpes Simplex Infections

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

, 10.0 mg/mL, 1.0 %, 20.0 mg, 15.0 mg

Ophthalmic, Solution, , Solution - Ophthalmic, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Viroptic.

Common Viroptic Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Trifluridine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Trifluridine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Trifluridine is combined with Abatacept.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Trifluridine is combined with Abetimus.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Trifluridine is combined with Acteoside.

Viroptic Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of Lonsurf in rats is 2946mg/kg and greater than 4379mg/kg in rats and mice, respectively. It is unlikely that an overdose can occur through eye drops. The highest dose of Lonsurf taken orally in clinical studies was 180mg/m^2 per day. An overdose may lead to decreased production of blood cells and there is currently no antidote available. Pregnant patients should be aware that animal studies have shown trifluridine to cause fetal toxicity.

image of a doctor in a lab doing drug, clinical research

Viroptic Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Viroptic?

49 active clinical trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Viroptic for Pharmacotherapy, the prophylaxis of vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva, and the treatment of Communicable Diseases.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Communicable Diseases

0 Actively Recruiting

smallpox vaccinations

0 Actively Recruiting

oxaliplatin

0 Actively Recruiting

Blepharitis

0 Actively Recruiting

at least two prior systemic chemotherapy regimens

0 Actively Recruiting

Eyelid structure

0 Actively Recruiting

Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

18 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3

disease progression after 2 or more HER2/neu-targeted therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Stomach Neoplasms

0 Actively Recruiting

previously treated with anti-VEGF

0 Actively Recruiting

herpesvirus 2, human

0 Actively Recruiting

Pharmacotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva

0 Actively Recruiting

Colorectal Cancer

46 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1

prophylaxis of vaccinia infection in the cornea and conjunctiva

0 Actively Recruiting

RAS wild-type with previous of anti-EGFR therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Herpes Simplex Infections

0 Actively Recruiting

Viroptic Reviews: What are patients saying about Viroptic?

5

Patient Review

3/22/2012

Viroptic for Infection of the Cornea of the Eye due to Herpes Simplex

I've been using this treatment since my first outbreak in 1983 and it's always worked really well for me. I'm hoping it will still be effective now that I have cataract implants.

3.7

Patient Review

1/16/2010

Viroptic for Infection of Cornea and Conjunctiva due to Herpes Simplex

The pain was excruciating, and the light sensitivity made it impossible to function. I've never been this sick in my life.

2

Patient Review

5/11/2009

Viroptic for Infection of the Cornea of the Eye due to Herpes Simplex

1

Patient Review

7/1/2009

Viroptic for Infection of the Cornea of the Eye due to Herpes Simplex

image of drug pills surrounding a glass of water symbolizing drug consumption

Patient Q&A Section about viroptic

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Trifluridine a steroid?

"Trifluridine is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by certain viruses. It is taken as a solution or eye drops and is applied to the affected area."

Answered by AI

How do you get prescribed Viroptic?

"is the most recent update for this text. The recommended dosage for VIROPTIC Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is one drop onto the cornea of the affected eye every 2 hours while awake, for a maximum of 9 drops per day. This is until the corneal ulcer has completely re-epithelialized."

Answered by AI

What is Viroptic used for?

"Trifluridine is used to treat certain types of eye infections that are caused by the herpes type 1 or 2 virus. These infections include primary keratoconjunctivitis and epithelial keratitis, which cause inflammation of the eye tissues at the front of the eye. Trifluridine can help to prevent these infections from recurring."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of Trifluridine?

"If you experience any of the following after using this medication, contact your doctor immediately: blurred vision, changes in vision, dryness of the eye, irritation of the eye, itching, redness, swelling, or any other sign of irritation."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Viroptic

Image of University of Kentucky in Lexington, United States.

Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy for Liver Cancer

18 - 99
All Sexes
Lexington, KY

The goal of this clinical trial is to help learn about the safety and feasibility of hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy for those who have colorectal liver metastases, both resectable and unresectable, or unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The main questions it aims to answer are: * safety and feasibility of installing a pump that deliveries chemotherapy to the hepatic artery (the blood vessel that supplies blood to the liver) * help learn more about the safety of patients having pump refills at home or a local clinic versus having it routinely done at the hospital Participants will have surgery to install a pump which is a standard surgical procedure. After surgery, participants will select to either receive treatment at the hospital facility or with a community oncologist that will provide cancer care to participants close to home, rather than in a large hospital or academic medical center. The main treatment on study will last about 3-4 months.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of Kentucky

Michael Cavnar, MD

Image of RJ Zuckerberg in Lake Success, United States.

Implantable Microdevice for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Lake Success, NY

Microdevices have been used to ascertain in vivo drug response, which can lead to improved cancer treatment delivery; however, they have not been evaluated for liver tumors. This is a prospective, phase 1 safety study of percutaneous placement and surgical retrieval of a microdevice in patients with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer. The device will be implanted percutaneously 3-5 days prior to scheduled resection of colorectal liver metastasis (CLM) and then removed en bloc with the tumor. Patients will be monitored to ensure that the device's placement and retrieval does not result in increased complication rates within 14 days of surgery. To assess feasibility, the tissue surrounding the microdevice will be analyzed to assess the diffusion of the drugs from the device into the tissue and whether the therapeutic effect of diffusing chemotherapy +/- immune-modulating drugs has an impact on the surrounding tissue.

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

RJ Zuckerberg

Image of RJ Zuckerberg in Lake Success, United States.

Nelitolimod for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Lake Success, NY

Nelitolimod is a classC toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist that binds to TLR9 receptors on myeloid-derived suppressor cells(MDSCs) and helps reshape the tumor microenvironment (TME) and promote antitumor immunity. Investigators hypothesize that Nelitolimod can induce antitumor immune response in CRLM when administered regionally to the liver via a TriNav Pressure Enabled Drug Delivery (PEDD) catheter without compromising surgical feasibility or patient safety. The study objective is to investigate the feasibility and safety of an innovative immunotherapeutic approach for patients with CRLM designed to overcome the immunosuppressive TME in CRLM. Investigators hypothesize that this investigational neoadjuvant treatment will be well tolerated and will not prevent patients from undergoing successful, safe CRLM liver resections. Investigators will assess the safety and feasibility of Nelitolimod given via TriNav PEDD in 10 patients with CRLM prior to liver resection. Patients will receive standard treatment with chemotherapy and then undergo placement of the PEDD catheter. Patients will then receive 3 doses of Nelitolimod before undergoing liver resection.

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

RJ Zuckerberg

Image of START Midwest in Grand Rapids, United States.

BNT314 + BNT327 + Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Grand Rapids, MI

This randomized, multi-site, three-part study will test a new treatment called BNT314, which is designed to help the body's immune system fight cancer in combination with another new treatment (BNT327, which is an immune checkpoint inhibitor) and chemotherapy in participants with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). This study will enroll participants with microsatellite stable or mismatch repair proficient (MSS/pMMR) mCRC who did not respond well to their first schema of chemotherapy. In one part of the study (i.e., Part B) mCRC participants will be enrolled, who have not received any systemic therapy before for their cancer.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

START Midwest

BioNTech Responsible Person

BioNTech SE

Have you considered Viroptic clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Viroptic, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials
Image of University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, United States.

ProAgio for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This is an open-label Phase I/Ib dose-escalation, dose-expansion clinical trial of the safety, pharmacokinetics and clinical activity of ProAgio combined with 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan (FOLFIRI) and bevacizumab for untreated advanced/metastatic CRC. The study will use an Accelerated titration BOIN design in Phase I to determine the recommended RP2D of ProAgio with FOLFIRI + bevacizumab. The trial will estimate the RP2D of ProAgio when combined with FOLFIRI + bevacizumab, starting from 2 dose levels lower than the estimated RP2D of ProAgio alone. Accelerated titration BOIN design will enroll patients with the 4 combination dose levels. Subjects will be selected based on following criteria: previously untreated advanced/metastatic CRC, ECOG performance status (0-1), and adequate organ functions. Subjects with recent surgeries, history of recent thromboembolic events or significant cardiovascular disease will be excluded. Once the MTD and RP2D of ProAgio with FOLFIRI have been identified, an expansion cohort of 12 subjects with advanced/metastatic CRC will begin. The purpose of the expansion cohort is to confirm the safety of the regimen and provide preliminary data on the activity of ProAgio + FOLFIRI + bevacizumab.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Midun Malla, MD

Image of Hope And Healing Cancer Services /ID# 271562 in Hinsdale, United States.

Telisotuzumab Adizutecan + Combination Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Hinsdale, IL

CRC is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed worldwide with developed countries at highest risk. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events and change in disease activity when telisotuzumab adizutecan is given in combination with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil (5FU), leucovorin (LV) (FOLFOX), and bevacizumab or panitumumab. Telisotuzumab adizutecan is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of mCRC. Fluorouracil and leucovorin are drugs approved for the treatment of mCRC. This study will be divided into two stages, with the first stage treating participants with increasing doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan with FOLFOX and bevacizumab or 5FU/LV and panitumumab until the dose reached is tolerable and expected to be efficacious. Participants will then be randomized into 3 groups called treatment arms where one group will receive one of two optimized doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan from the dose escalation phase with FOLFOX and bevacizumab or 5FU/LV and panitumumab, or a comparator of FOLFOX and bevacizumab or panitumumab. Approximately 390 adult participants with mCRC will be enrolled in the study in 100 sites worldwide. In the dose escalation stage participants will be treated with increasing intravenous (IV) doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan with FOLFOX and bevacizumab or 5FU/LV and panitumumab until the dose reached is tolerable and expected to be efficacious. In the dose optimization stage participants will be receive FOLFOX or receive 5FU/LV, but with one of two optimized doses of telisotuzumab adizutecan, or a comparator of FOLFOX and bevacizumab/pantitumumab. The study will run for a duration of approximately 6 years. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at an approved institution (hospital or clinic). The effect of the treatment will be frequently checked by medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires and side effects.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Hope And Healing Cancer Services /ID# 271562 (+10 Sites)

ABBVIE INC.

AbbVie

Have you considered Viroptic clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Viroptic, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials
Image of Springfield Clinic /ID# 268666 in Springfield, United States.

ABBV-400 vs Standard Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Springfield, IL

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed worldwide and in China. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events disease activity when comparing intravenously (IV) infused telisotuzumab adizutecan to trifluridine and tipiracil (LONSURF) oral tablets plus IV infused bevacizumab in adult participants with c-Met protein above cutoff level refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Telisotuzumab adizutecan is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of CRC. Participants are put into treatment arms as part of 2 stages. Each treatment arm in stage 1 receives a different dose of telisotuzumab adizutecan. Each treatment arm in stage 2 receives the optimal dose of telisotuzumab adizutecan or LONSURF plus bevacizumab. Up to approximately 460 adult participants with c-Met protein above cutoff level refractory mCRC, will be enrolled in the study in approximately 160 sites in 15-20 countries. In stage 1, participants will receive intravenously (IV) infused telisotuzumab adizutecan dose A or B. In stage 2, participants will receive the optimal dose of IV infused telisotuzumab adizutecan or the standard of care (SOC), LONSURF oral tablets plus IV infused bevacizumab. The total study duration will be approximately 4 years. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at an approved institution (hospital or clinic). The effect of the treatment will be frequently checked by medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires and side effects.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Springfield Clinic /ID# 268666 (+26 Sites)

ABBVIE INC.

AbbVie

Have you considered Viroptic clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Viroptic, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials