Cidofovir

Information about Cidofovir

Cidofovir uses

Cidofovir is used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection.

How cidofovir works

Cidofovir stops the cytomegalovirus virus from being able to make copies of itself and spread.

Common side effects of cidofovir

Protein in urine, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Weakness, Headache, Rash, Infection, Hair loss, Diarrhea, Pain, Increased creatinine level in blood, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased appetite, Chills, Cough, Fungal infection of mouth

Available Medicine for Cidofovir

Cidnavir
₹55225
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Cidofovir

Cidofovir helps in the treatment of herpes, chickenpox, and shingles.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.