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==Overview== | |||
'''Cidofovir''' is an injectable [[antiviral]] medication for the treatment of [[cytomegalovirus]] (CMV) [[retinitis]] in patients with [[AIDS]]. It suppresses CMV replication by selective inhibition of viral DNA synthesis. | '''Cidofovir''' is an injectable [[antiviral]] medication for the treatment of [[cytomegalovirus]] (CMV) [[retinitis]] in patients with [[AIDS]]. It suppresses CMV replication by selective inhibition of viral DNA synthesis. | ||
Cidofovir demonstrated a statistically significant effect in delaying the progression of CMV retinitis lesions in newly diagnosed patients, as well as in previously treated patients who had failed other therapies. Maintenance therapy with cidofovir involves an infusion only once every two weeks, making it a convenient treatment option. Because dosing is relatively infrequent, a permanent catheter is not necessary for infusions. The major side effect of cidofovir is that it can be [[nephrotoxic]]. | Cidofovir demonstrated a statistically significant effect in delaying the progression of CMV retinitis lesions in newly diagnosed patients, as well as in previously treated patients who had failed other therapies. Maintenance therapy with cidofovir involves an infusion only once every two weeks, making it a convenient treatment option. Because dosing is relatively infrequent, a permanent catheter is not necessary for infusions. The major side effect of cidofovir is that it can be [[nephrotoxic]]. | ||
==Category== | |||
Antiviral | |||
==US Brand Names== | |||
CIDOFOVIR<sup>®</sup> | |||
==FDA Package Insert== | |||
''' [[Cidofovir description|Description]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir clinical pharmacology|Clinical Pharmacology]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir microbiology|Microbiology]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir indications and usage|Indications and Usage]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir contraindications|Contraindications]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir warnings and precautions|Warnings and Precautions]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir adverse reactions|Adverse Reactions]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir drug interactions|Drug Interactions]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir overdosage|Overdosage]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir clinical studies|Clinical Studies]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir how supplied|How Supplied]]''' | |||
'''| [[Cidofovir labels and packages|Labels and Packages]]''' | |||
==Mechanism of Action== | |||
==References== | |||
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Revision as of 21:12, 2 January 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cidofovir is an injectable antiviral medication for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with AIDS. It suppresses CMV replication by selective inhibition of viral DNA synthesis.
Cidofovir demonstrated a statistically significant effect in delaying the progression of CMV retinitis lesions in newly diagnosed patients, as well as in previously treated patients who had failed other therapies. Maintenance therapy with cidofovir involves an infusion only once every two weeks, making it a convenient treatment option. Because dosing is relatively infrequent, a permanent catheter is not necessary for infusions. The major side effect of cidofovir is that it can be nephrotoxic.
Category
Antiviral
US Brand Names
CIDOFOVIR®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages