Cidofovir : How to Use

Cidofovir - Systemic

Brand Names

Vistide Cidofovir *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To get the best results, cidofovir must be given for the full time of treat. Always this drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, cidofovir must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosage

The dose of cidofovir will be various for various diseaseds If you are receiving this drug at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of cidofovir If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For injection dosage form:
- For treat of cytomegalovirus - CMV retinitis:
  - Adults Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. At first, 5 milligrams - mg per kilogram - kg - 2.3 mg per pound of body weight is injected slowly into a vein once a week for two weeks in a row. Then the dose is reduced to 5 mg per kg - 2.3 mg per pound of body weight injected slowly into a vein once every two weeks. Probenecid is taken along with each dose of cidofovir; follow your family doctor's instructions for how much and when to take probenecid.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.