Read the side effects of Foscarnet as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult 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.
