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Foscarnet

Overview
  • Foscarnet is a broad antiviral but is most effective against Herpes Viruses.
Mechanism of Action
  • Foscarnet is an analog of pyrophosphate that specifically binds and inhibits viral polymerases, including viral DNA Polymerases and viral reverse transcriptases.
Adverse Effects
  • Nephrotoxicity is the adverse effect of most concern.