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foscarnet sodium

foscarnet sodium (FOSCARNET SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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Drug details — foscarnet sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Quick answer

foscarnet sodium (FOSCARNET SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN foscarnet sodium
Brand FOSCARNET SODIUM
Mechanism Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
Target DNA polymerase catalytic subunit
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA polymerase catalytic subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is foscarnet sodium?

foscarnet sodium (FOSCARNET SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for foscarnet sodium?

FOSCARNET SODIUM is a marketed brand name for foscarnet sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of foscarnet sodium?

foscarnet sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.