An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpes viruses and HIV.
Synonyms
Foscarnet sodium
Phosphonomethanoic acid
Phosphonoformic acid
Foscarmet
Phosphonoformate
Carboxyphosphonic acid
Foscarnet
Brand Names
Foscavir UK
Foscavir
Foscarnet Sodium
Foscarnet
Vocarvi
Indication
For the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and for treatment of acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients.
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