noun
- An antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; also known by the brand name Foscavir; administered intravenously
Examples
- Foscarnet is prescribed for patients with severe cytomegalovirus infections.
- The doctor recommended foscarnet therapy for the immunocompromised patient.
- Foscarnet works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.
- Side effects of foscarnet may include kidney problems and electrolyte imbalances.
- Foscarnet is typically administered through intravenous infusion in a hospital setting.