Foscarnet Intravenous and Sandostatin LAR Depot

• Generic Name: foscarnet
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Foscavir

Foscarnet injection is used to treat symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eyes in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Foscarnet will not cure CMV eye infection, but it may help to control worsening of the symptoms. Foscarnet is also used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections of the skin and mucous membranes in people who are immunocompromised and whose infections did not improve with other treatment. Foscarnet may also be used for other serious viral infections as determined by your doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain viruses, such as the common cold or the flu.

Foscarnet is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

• It is used to treat diarrhea and flushing caused by cancer.
• It is used to treat acromegaly.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.