Foscarnet

🧮 Dose calculator

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) — retinitis and transplant prophylaxis · Regimen source: FDA Foscavir · Dosage and Administration

👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Foscavir · Pregnancy

  “Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Foscavir · Nursing Mothers

  “Because of the potential for serious adverse events in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue drug, taking into consideration the importance of the drug to the mother.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Foscavir · Pediatric Use

  “The safety and effectiveness of FOSCAVIR in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Foscavir · Geriatric Use

  “Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and renal function should be monitored.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.