Foscarnet is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with AIDS. It is often used when first-line treatments like acyclovir are ineffective or not tolerated. Specifically, foscarnet is used to treat CMV retinitis and acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous HSV infections. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives and antivirals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Phosphonoformate, Phosphonoformic acid and Carboxyphosphonic acid. Its PubChem CID is 3415.
Foscarnet
| CAS No | 4428-95-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | CH3O5P |
| Molecular Weight | 126.01 g/mol |
| Synonyms | phosphonoformic acid |
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Foscarnet is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with AIDS.
The listed CAS number is 4428-95-9.
The listed molecular formula is CH3O5P.
The listed molecular weight is 126.01 g/mol.
phosphonoformic acid.
The source lists Phosphonoformate, Phosphonoformic acid and Carboxyphosphonic acid.