Typical dosage for Foscarnet
Your provider will calculate the dose of Foscarnet based on your body weight. This medication is typically given as a slow infusion into the veins (IV) by a trained healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic setting.
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Treatment of CMV eye infection
- Starting dose: The typical dose is 90 mg/kg given IV every 12 hours, or 60 mg/kg given every 8 hours. Treatment with the starting dose usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks, depending on your condition.
- Maintenance dose: The typical dose is 90 mg/kg given IV once daily. If needed, your provider might raise your dose to 120 mg/kg once daily. Your provider will determine when you can stop your infusions.
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Treatment of herpes simplex virus: The typical dose is 40 mg/kg given IV every 8 to 12 hours for 2 to 3 weeks or until healed.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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