Foscavir
Foscavir is used for: Managing cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (a viral infection that can lead to blindness) in patients with AIDS. It may also be used to treat resistant herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the skin or mucous membranes in patients with weakened immune systems who have failed to respond...
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Foscavir
Foscarnet is an antiviral medication that prevents certain virus cells from multiplying in your body. Foscarnet is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with AIDS. Foscarnet is not a cure for CMV, and the virus may progress during or after treatment. Foscarnet is also used to...
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Foscavir
FOSCAVIR is the brand name for foscarnet sodium. The chemical name of foscarnet sodium is phosphonoformic acid, trisodium salt. Foscarnet sodium is a white, crystalline powder containing 6 equivalents of water of hydration with an empirical formula of Na3CO5P•6 H20 and a molecular weight of...
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Foscavir

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Encephalitis
...support for confused or delirious people may be helpful. Medications may include: Antiviral medications, such as acyclovir (Zovirax) and foscarnet (Foscavir) -- to treat herpes encephalitis or other severe viral infections (however, no specific antiviral drugs are available to fight encephalitis) Antibiotics...
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See also: CMV Retinitis, Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Varicella-Zoster

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