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Foscarnet

Generic Name
Foscarnet
Brand Names
Foscavir
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
CH3O5P
CAS Number
4428-95-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
364P9RVW4X

Overview

An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpes viruses and HIV.

Indication

For the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and for treatment of acyclovir-resistant mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients.

Associated Conditions

  • Chickenpox
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
  • Herpes Simplex Infections

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2016/12/28
Phase 4
Completed
Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
2016/10/13
Phase 3
Completed
2014/05/30
Phase 4
Completed
Cttq
2010/09/13
Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
City of Hope Medical Center
2009/09/30
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
University Hospital Birmingham
2001/08/31
Phase 1
Completed
2001/08/31
Phase 2
Completed
2001/08/31
Not Applicable
Completed
Astra USA
2001/08/31
Not Applicable
Completed
Astra USA
2001/08/31
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
43066-089
INTRAVENOUS
6000 mg in 250 mL
8/28/2023
Clinigen Limited
76310-024
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
6/19/2020
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-875
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
1/29/2021
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
23155-771
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
6/13/2023
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-189
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
4/22/2021
Clinigen Limited
76310-024
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
6/19/2020
Gland Pharma Limited
68083-389
INTRAVENOUS
24 mg in 1 mL
4/24/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
FOSCAVIR foscarnet sodium 6g/250mL injection bottle
37310
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
Medicine
A
9/29/1992

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
VOCARVI
Sterimax Inc
02505924
Solution - Intravenous
24 MG / ML
3/30/2021

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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Company
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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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