Review the side-effects of Foscarnet as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Fever, nausea, vomiting, anemia, diarrhea.
Body as a Whole - Fever, fatigue, rigors, weakness, uneasiness, pain, infection, sepsis, death back pain, chest pain, fluid retention, influenza-like symptoms, bacterial infections, fungal infections, abscess.
Central Nervous System - Headache, tingling, dizziness, involuntary muscle contractions, sensory loss, nerve disease, seizures, tremor, incoordination, stupor, generalized spasms, brain inflammation, abnormal coordination, leg cramps, EEG abnormalities.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain constipation, difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, rectal bleeding, dry mouth, blood in stool, flatulence, ulcer, mouth ulcer, inflammation of pancreas.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelet abnormalities, and disease of the lymph nodes.
Metabolic - Electrolyte imbalances, decrease in blood minerals, decreased weight, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased LDH, increased BUN, acidosis, loss of weight, thirst, decrease in blood calcium.
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Psychiatric - Depression, confusion, anxiety, sleeplessness, drowsiness, nervousness, memory loss, agitation, aggressive reaction, and hallucinations.
Respiratory - Coughing, difficulty in breathing, sinus inflammation, pharynx inflammation, runny nose, respiratory disorders, respiratory insufficiency, lung infection, bloodstained sputum, asthma.
Skin - Rash, increased sweating, itching, skin ulceration, rash, skin discoloration.
Genitourinary - Alterations in kidney function, increased serum creatinine, decreased creatinine clearance, painful urination, urinary frequency urethral disorder, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, kidney failure, night time urination, facial swelling.
Heart - High blood pressure, palpitations, ECG abnormalities, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, flushing, brain disorder.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle and joint pain.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Fever, nausea, vomiting, anemia, diarrhea.
Body as a Whole - Fever, fatigue, rigors, weakness, uneasiness, pain, infection, sepsis, death back pain, chest pain, fluid retention, influenza-like symptoms, bacterial infections, fungal infections, abscess.
Central Nervous System - Headache, tingling, dizziness, involuntary muscle contractions, sensory loss, nerve disease, seizures, tremor, incoordination, stupor, generalized spasms, brain inflammation, abnormal coordination, leg cramps, EEG abnormalities.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain constipation, difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, rectal bleeding, dry mouth, blood in stool, flatulence, ulcer, mouth ulcer, inflammation of pancreas.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelet abnormalities, and disease of the lymph nodes.
Metabolic - Electrolyte imbalances, decrease in blood minerals, decreased weight, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased LDH, increased BUN, acidosis, loss of weight, thirst, decrease in blood calcium.
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Psychiatric - Depression, confusion, anxiety, sleeplessness, drowsiness, nervousness, memory loss, agitation, aggressive reaction, and hallucinations.
Respiratory - Coughing, difficulty in breathing, sinus inflammation, pharynx inflammation, runny nose, respiratory disorders, respiratory insufficiency, lung infection, bloodstained sputum, asthma.
Skin - Rash, increased sweating, itching, skin ulceration, rash, skin discoloration.
Genitourinary - Alterations in kidney function, increased serum creatinine, decreased creatinine clearance, painful urination, urinary frequency urethral disorder, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, kidney failure, night time urination, facial swelling.
Heart - High blood pressure, palpitations, ECG abnormalities, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, flushing, brain disorder.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle and joint pain.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Foscarnet
Foscarnet(Foscavir) generic is an antiviral medication, prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and resistant herpes simplex virus (HSV) in immunocompromised (impaired immune system) patients.Trade Names for Foscarnet
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