Foscarnet Na (Foscarnet Na)
Overview of Foscarnet Na
Foscarnet (Na) is antiviral agent, is an inorganic pyrophosphate compound. Foscarnet (Na) is active against herpes simplex virus, vericella zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, and HIV. Foscarnet (Na) is approved for the treatment of cytomegalic retinitis in immuno compromised HIV patient, especially if the infection is resistant to ganciclovir.
Indication of Foscarnet Na
Foscarnet Na is primarily indicated in conditions like Cytomegalovirus infections, Cytomegalovirus retinitis in aids patients, Herpes simplex infections, HIV infection, Mucocutaneous herpes simplex infection, Viral infection.
Contraindication of Foscarnet Na
Foscarnet (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Renal diseases,Pregnancy,Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Foscarnet Na
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Foscarnet (Na), which give rise to further complications include Thrombophlebitis, Headache.,Foscarnet (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Nephrotoxicity, Acute Renal Failure, Bilateral loin pain, Prophylactic hydration, Tenderness. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Foscarnet (Na) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Foscarnet (Na) include Hallucinations, Irritability, Anxiety.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Foscarnet (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Thrombophlebitis.
Precautions of Foscarnet Na
Foscarnet should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, history of seizure disorder or any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.