==Uses== This phosphonic acid derivative (marketed by Clinigen as foscarnet sodium under the trade name Foscavir) is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes viruses, including drug-resistant cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). It is particularly used to treat CMV retinitis. Foscarnet can be used t...
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<drug> An antiviral drug FDA-approved to treat CMV infection in the retina and elsewhere in the body. ... Also has activity against herpes simplex virus, including acyclovir-resistant strains. Possible adverse side effects include kidney toxicity, seizures, anaemia, nausea and skin rashes. ... (06 Mar 1998) ...
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(fos-kahr´net) an agent that inhibits replication of viruses, used as the sodium salt in treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis and herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients.
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An antiviral drug FDA-approved for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis and other diseases caused by CMV. It is also used to treat acyclovir-resistant herpes virus infections. Adverse side effects may include kidney toxicity, muscle twitching, nausea and skin ulcers.
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