Foscarnet (FOSCAVIR)- IV Dilution

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Foscarnet
Foscavir Ž

Usual Diluents

D5W, NS

Standard Dilutions [Amount of drug] [Infusion volume] [Infusion rate]

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Stability / Miscellaneous

EXP: 1 DAY (RT).
Stock solution has a concentration of 24 mg/ml. The prescribed dose must be diluted with an equal volume of D5W or NS to yield a concentration of 12 mg/ml for peripheral administration. Initial doses are usually given q8h and infused over 1 hr. Maintenance doses are usually given qd and infused over 2 hours. Must adjust dose based on renal function.