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Medicines foscarnet sodium hexahydrateQuestion & answer

foscarnet sodium hexahydrate · Medicine question

Why is hydration important?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Foscarnet can damage the kidneys; appropriate hydration promotes urine flow and reduces this risk.

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Foscarnet sodium Tillomed 24 mg/ml solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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