Foscavir (Foscarnet Sodium Injection) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Foscavir Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Foscavir)?

Use the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Foscavir)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a foscarnet overdose may include numbness or tingling, thirst, drowsiness, confusion, urinating more or less than usual, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while using foscarnet (Foscavir)?

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, as it may cause burning or irritation. If it does get into your eyes rinse with water and call your doctor.

What other drugs will affect foscarnet (Foscavir)?

Before using foscarnet, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

amphotericin B (Abcelet, Ambisome, Fungizone);
cancer medications;
digoxin (Lanoxin).
diuretics (water pills);
laxatives, bowel stimulants;
leucovorin;
pentamidine (Nebupent, Pentam);
IV phenytoin (Dilantin);
promethazine (Compazine (Procot);
IV sedatives such as diazepam (Valium) or midazolam (Versed);
tacrolimus (Prograf);
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim I.V., Septra I.V.);
antibiotics such as capreomycin (Capastat), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater), vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled); or
antiviral medicines such as acyclovir (Zovirax), adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or ganciclovir (Cytovene).

Many of these other drugs can damage the kidneys, or lower calcium levels in the body. If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use foscarnet, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect foscarnet. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about foscarnet written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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