Drug Name |
Phosphonatoformate |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01767 |
Description |
An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpes viruses and HIV. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and for treatment of acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients. |
Marketing Status |
approved |
ATC Code |
J05AD01 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00529
|
KEGG ID |
D00579; D02267
|
MeSH ID |
D017245
|
PubChem ID |
3414
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0OT0O
|
NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
364P9RVW4X
|
Synonyms |
Foscarnet | Phosphonoformic Acid | Foscarnet Trisodium Salt | Foscarnet Calcium (2:3) Salt | Foscarnet Disodium Salt | Foscarnet Magnesium (2:3) Salt | Trisodium Phosphonoformate | Phosphonoformate | Foscarnet Sodium | Foscarnet Trilithium Salt | Foscarnet Tripotassium Salt | Foscarnet Sodium Hexahydrate | Foscavir | Foscarnet Barium (2:3) Salt | Foscarnet Manganese (2+) (2:3) Salt |