Foscarnet sodium

(Advanced Antiviral Treatment )

Molecular Name: Foscarnet sodium
Active Ingredient: Foscarnet sodium
Strength: 24 mg/mL (for injection)
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List of Excipients: Hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection.

Special Storage Precautions: Store below 25°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.

Foscarnet sodium is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with AIDS. It is also used to treat herpes simplex virus infections in people who have not responded to other treatment. Foscarnet sodium works by slowing the growth and spread of the CMV and herpes simplex virus. It is administered through intravenous injection.

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Why is Kineret injection prescribed?

The prescription medicine KINERET (anakinra), commonly known as an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra), is only available to adults over the age of 18 to:

  • Reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and slow the damage it causes.
  • To treat people with a form of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) called Neonatal-Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease (NOMID)
  • To treat people with Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (DIRA)

To administer Kineret, a subcutaneous injection is used.

Kineret is provided in a graduated prefilled syringe and is ready for use. Using the graduated prefilled syringe, doses between 20 and 100 mg are possible. The syringe is inappropriate for pediatric patients with a body weight below 10 kg because the minimum dose is 20 mg.

Who should not take KINERET?

  • Individuals with allergies to proteins produced by the E. coli bacteria.
  • Individuals with allergies to any component of KINERET, including anakinra. A complete list of KINERET's ingredients can be seen at the end of the patient information sheet.
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you’re unsure, speak with your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of KINERET?

Severe possible side effects of KINERET include:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Fever or chills
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Feeling like you have the flu
  • Sore throat or runny nose
  • Sinus infection
  • Redness, Bruising, Swelling, and Pain
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Pain in your stomach area

What documents are required to import KINERET to Dubai?

Individual Patients or hospitals may import Kineret 100 mg at a reasonable price
The following paperwork is necessary to import:
  • An authentic prescription from a licensed physician.
  • Diagnostic reports for patients
  • Patients id proof (Certificate of Origin)

Special Precautions For Kineret

  • Anakinra is sold in graduated prefilled syringes at a reasonable injection cost.
  • Kineret is a sterile, unpreserved fluid. For one use only.
  • Keep in the refrigerator at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.
  • Avoid freezing.
  • To protect against light, keep it in the original container.
  • The prefilled syringe shouldn't be shaken.
  • For ambulatory use, Kineret may be left out of the fridge for up to 12 hours at a temperature no higher than 25 °C without going past the expiration date.
  • The product must be thrown off once this time has passed instead of returning it to the refrigerator.
  • Before using the solution, visually inspect it for contaminants and discolouration.
  • It is only advised to inject transparent, colourless to white solutions that may contain a few translucent to white amorphous particles from the substance itself.
  • The existence of these particles has no impact on the product's quality.
  • Following local legislation, waste and unneeded pharmaceuticals should be disposed of.

Key Features:

  • Foscarnet sodium is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with AIDS.
  • It is also used to treat herpes simplex virus infections in people who have not responded to other treatment.
  • Foscarnet sodium works by slowing the growth and spread of the CMV and herpes simplex virus.
  • It is administered through intravenous injection.

About Us

We are a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, Hayat Alhikmah, situated in Dubai. By providing generic medications, reference listed drugs, name patient import services, and temperature-controlled products simple to access for our consumers, we help them overcome geographic distances.


We offer affordable access to anakinra injection in Dubai with ease and speed. Depending on the customer’s needs, we provide a quality guarantee and shipping anywhere in the world.

Please schedule a consultation with us by calling us at +971 54 777 1238  or email us at [email protected] to know how much anakinra injection costs in Dubai. Our helpful team would be happy to assist you and provide any general or medical information.

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  • You should not use Foscarnet sodium if you are allergic to it.
  • You should not use Foscarnet sodium if you have severe kidney disease or low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in your blood.
  • You should not use Foscarnet sodium if you are taking other medications that can harm your kidneys.
  • Store below 25°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
  • Foscarnet sodium is effective in treating cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with AIDS and herpes simplex virus infections in people who have not responded to other treatment.
  • Foscarnet sodium is administered through intravenous injection.
  • The recommended dosage for CMV retinitis is 60 mg/kg every 8 hours for 14 to 21 days, followed by maintenance therapy of 90 to 120 mg/kg once daily.
  • The recommended dosage for herpes simplex virus infections is 40 mg/kg every 8 hours for 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Common side effects may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tiredness, or pain/redness at the injection site.
  • Serious side effects may include kidney problems, seizures, or changes in mental status.