Foscarnet

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Foscarnet is the conjugate base of the chemical compound with the formula HO₂CPO₃H₂. This phosphonic acid derivative is (marketed by AstraZeneca as foscarnet sodium under the trade name Foscavir®) is an antiviralmedication used to treat herpes viruses, including cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). It is particularly used to treat CMV retinitis.

Category

Antiviral

US Brand Names

FOSCAVIR^®

FDA Package Insert

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