Molecular Formula: CNa3O5P
Molecular weight: 191.95 g/mol
CAS No: 63585-09-1
ATC Code: J05A
Drug Class: Anti-Viral
General Properties:
Foscarnet sodium is an antiviral prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in individuals with AIDS. Foscarnet sodium is also FDA-approved for the treatment of a certain type of herpes simplex virus (HSV)infection, called acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous HSV infection, in people with weakened immune systems.
CMV diseases—such as those affecting the eye (retinitis)—and HSV diseases can be opportunistic infections (OIs) of HIV.
An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV.
Indication:
Foscarnet sodium is an antiviral prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in individuals with AIDS.
