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foscarnet and Infection

foscarnet has been researched along with Infection in 2 studies

Foscarnet: An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV.
phosphonoformic acid : Phosphoric acid in which one of the hydroxy groups is replaced by a carboxylic acid group. It is used as the trisodium salt as an antiviral agent in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis, an inflamation of the retina that can lead to blindness) and as an alternative to ganciclovir for AIDS patients who require concurrent antiretroviral therapy but are unable to tolerate ganciclovir due to haematological toxicity.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Borchardt, RA1
Rolston, KV1
Freifeld, AG1

Reviews

1 review available for foscarnet and Infection

ArticleYear
Infectious complications in the immunocompromised host. The antimicrobial armamentarium.
    Hematology/oncology clinics of North America, 1993, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Acyclovir; Aminoglycosides; Amphotericin B; Anti-Bacterial Agent

1993

Other Studies

1 other study available for foscarnet and Infection

ArticleYear
Antibiotic shortages: effective alternatives in the face of a growing problem.
    JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2013, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Drug Repositioning; Drug Substitution; Foscarnet; Humans; Infections; Meropen

2013