Cidofovir
Generic name: cidofovir [ si-DOF-o-veer ]
Brand name: Vistide
Dosage form: intravenous solution (75 mg/mL)
Drug class:Purine nucleosides
What is cidofovir?
Cidofovir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat an eye infection called cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV) in people who have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Cidofovir is for treating CMV only in people who have AIDS.
Cidofovir is not a cure for CMV and may not prevent vision changes.
Cidofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Cidofovir can harm your kidneys after only one or two doses. You should not receive cidofovir if you have used any of the following drugs within the past 7 days: certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with cidofovir if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
moderate to severe kidney disease; or
a history of severe allergic reaction to probenecid or sulfa drugs.
You should not receive cidofovir if you've used certain other medicines within 7 days before a cidofovir injection. Tell your doctor if you use any of the following:
blood pressure medicine;
cancer medicine;
injectable medications to treat osteoporosis or Paget's disease of bone;
medication to prevent organ transplant rejection;
medicines for infections;
medicines to treat a bowel disorder; or
some pain or arthritis medicines (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
diabetes; or
pancreas problems.
Cidofovir can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using cidofovir.
If you are a woman, do not use cidofovir if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant...
