Tecoland supplies high purity Foscarnet Sodium bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) produced by GMP facility. We custom package for orders ranging from milligram to bulk quantity. Welcome to contact us with your specific request.

The following information is provided for general information purposes ONLY.

Introduction of Foscarnet Sodium

Foscarnet sodium prevents reproduction of viruses. Foscarnet sodium is used for herpes viruses that do not respond to other treatment and viral eye infection (CMV retinitis).

Precautions before taking Foscarnet Sodium

Your doctor will check your kidney function before you get this drug and frequently during treatment.

Foscarnet sodium may decrease blood minerals. Tell your nurse or doctor if you notice tingling around your mouth, numbness, or a sensation of pins and needles.

Tell your doctor if you are also receiving pentamidine, amphotericin B, aminoglycoside antibiotics, or hypocalcemic agents, as you should not receive foscarnet sodium.

Side Effects of Foscarnet Sodium

More Common Side Effects:

• Abnormal kidney function tests

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Decreased red blood cell count with increased risk of anemia and tiredness (fatigue)

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea                  

Less Common Side Effects:

• Numbness or tingling in hands and/or feet

• Seizures

• Loss of appetite

• Abdominal pain

• Decreased white blood cell count with increased risk of infection

• Irritation of vein used for giving the drug

• Rash

• Sweating

• Low calcium blood level                  

Rare Side Efects:

• Irritation of vagina

• Irritation of skin of penis

• Difficulty concentrating

Disclaimer:

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