What is Foscarnet?
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Foscarnet is an antiviral agent it is used in the treatment of acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in immunocompromised persons (eg, with advanced AIDS) and as a treatment of CMV retinitis in persons with HIV.
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How do members experience Foscarnet?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Cytomegalovirus | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Renal toxicity | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 1 | |
Moderate | 0 | |
Mild | 0 | |
None | 0 |
Member evaluations
DomerKay
evaluated on Oct 30, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for Antiviral after becoming ganciclovir resistant: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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