Uridine Triacetate
Uridine Triacetate is an oral medication that delivers uridine to the body after being converted by naturally occurring enzymes. It is used to treat hereditary orotic aciduria, a rare genetic disorder where the body cannot properly produce uridine. The medication works by providing a source of uridine that can help protect cells from damage.
Uridine Triacetate is an oral prodrug that provides uridine to treat hereditary orotic aciduria by protecting cells from damage.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A16AX13
- RxNorm
- 1665222
- Generic
- Uridine Triacetate
- Class
- atc-a16
- Brands
- Xuriden, Vistogard
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for hereditary orotic aciduria, a rare metabolic disorder where patients cannot synthesize uridine adequately. It may also be used in certain cases of chemotherapy-induced toxicity related to fluoropyrimidine drugs.
Uridine triacetate is an acetylated prodrug that is deacetylated by nonspecific esterases throughout the body to release uridine into the bloodstream. Uridine then competitively inhibits cell damage and death, providing metabolic support for cells that require uridine for normal function.
Administered orally. Patients with hereditary orotic aciduria typically require lifelong treatment. Should be used under medical supervision, and effectiveness may vary based on individual metabolic factors.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy