Cidofovir - si-DOF-o-veer is an antiviral. It is using to treat infections causing by viruses.
Cidofovir is using to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus - CMV infection of the eyes - CMV retinitis in diseaseds with acquired immune deficiency syndrome - AIDS. Cidofovir will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA