An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpes viruses and HIV.
Synonyms
Phosphonomethanoic acid
Phosphonoformate
Foscarnet sodium
Carboxyphosphonic acid
Foscarnet
Foscarmet
Phosphonoformic acid
Brand Names
Foscavir
Foscavir UK
Foscarnet Sodium
Vocarvi
Foscarnet
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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