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Drug Groups
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approved |
Description
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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. [Wikipedia] |
Indication |
For the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
Pharmacology |
Cidofovir is a new anti-viral drug. It is classified as a nucleotide analogue and is active against herpes cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis infection. Most adults are infected with CMV. Cidofovir suppresses cytomegalovirus (CMV) replication by selective inhibition of viral DNA synthesis. |
Toxicity |
Kidney damage, fall in the number of white blood cells, decreased platelets |
Affected Organisms |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
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Absorption |
100% |
Half Life |
2.4 to 3.2 hours |
Protein Binding |
6% |
Distribution |
* 537 ± 126 mL/kg [VISTIDE ADMINISTERED WITHOUT PROBENECID] * 410 ± 102 mL/kg [VISTIDE ADMINISTERED WITH PROBENECID] |
Clearance |
* 179 +/- 23.1 mL/min/1.73 m2 [WITHOUT PROBENECID] * 148 +/- 38.8 mL/min/1.73 m2 [WITH PROBENECID] |
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