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Medicines foscarnet trisodium hexahydrateQuestion & answer

foscarnet trisodium hexahydrate · Medicine question

Why is hydration important?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Adequate hydration promotes urine production and reduces, but does not eliminate, kidney toxicity risk.

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