Cidofovir for CMV Retinitis: Mechanism of Action

Cidofovir is an injectable antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with AIDS. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication.
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Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription and administered in clinical settings.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Cidofovir FAQ


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What information is available on cidofovir?

More information is available on cidofovir including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.

What is Cidofovir used for?

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.

What is Cidofovir toxicity?

Written by ASHP. Major toxicity is renal impairment. Acute renal failure resulting in dialysis and/or contributing to death has occurred with as few as 1 or 2 doses of cidofovir.

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