Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Medicine information VISTIDE 75mg / ml concentrate for solution for injection
Cidofovir is an antiviral used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV/AIDS. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication.
The medication is administered intravenously, as directed by a doctor, usually once a week during the initial phase of treatment. It is important for patients to be monitored to prevent kidney toxicity.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as kidney dysfunction, nausea, or fever. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include kidney dysfunction, nausea, fever, and skin rashes. In rare cases, severe reactions such as kidney failure or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is administered intravenously, as directed by a doctor, usually once a week during the initial phase of treatment. It is important for patients to be monitored to prevent kidney toxicity.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as kidney dysfunction, nausea, or fever. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include kidney dysfunction, nausea, fever, and skin rashes. In rare cases, severe reactions such as kidney failure or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about VISTIDE 75mg / ml
- Substance:
- cidofovir
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W53723001
- Strength:
- 75mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- concentrate for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Official documents
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- Added to database:
- 12/11/2009
- Source record updated:
- 19/01/2015
Warnings:
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.