Monograph

J05AD01 - Foscarnet

Propably not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Sodium salt of low molecular weight organic acid. Hydrophilic substance, not metabolised.

Chemical description

Trisodium salt of phosphonic acid, used to treat CMV-retinitis and aciclovir resistent herpes infections. Hydrophilic substance eliminated in urine in unchanged form. South African list: no data/avoid.

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