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
CidnavirEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹552251 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.