Fomivirsen Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Fomivirsen, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Fomivirsen brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Fomivirsen

Pronunciation : foam-eh-VEER-sen

ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antivirals

Brand Names or Trade Names of Fomivirsen

International :

Vitravene

Why is Fomivirsen Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, a type of eye infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

When should Fomivirsen not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Fomivirsen?

Intravitreal Injection- The recommended dose is 330 µg (0.05 mL).

How should Fomivirsen be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the affected eyes.

What are the warnings and precautions for Fomivirsen?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with increased eye pressure, any allergy, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Fomivirsen?

Eye - Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, blurred vision, cataract, eye bleeding, decreased visual acuity, eye pain, floaters, increased eye pressure, sensitivity to light, retinal detachment.
Systemic - Abdominal pain, anemia, weakness, diarrhea, fever, headache, infection, nausea, pneumonia, rash, sepsis and vomiting.