Ibacitabine (or ibacitabin, or 5-iodo-2'-deoxy
cytidine
Cytidine (symbol C or Cyd) is a nucleoside molecule that is formed when cytosine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) via a β-N1- glycosidic bond. Cytidine is a component of RNA. It is a white water-soluble solid. which ...
) is an
antiviral drug. It is topically applied to treat
herpes labialis
Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, is a type of infection by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack ...
.
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Antiviral drugs
Pyrimidones
Organoiodides