Vistide
Generic name:cidofovir [ si-DOF-o-veer ]
Drug class:Purine nucleosides
The Vistide brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Vistide?
Vistide is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat an eye infection called cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV) in people who have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This medicine is for treating CMV only in people who have AIDS.
Vistide is not a cure for CMV and may not prevent vision changes.
Vistide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Vistide can harm your kidneys after only one or two doses. You should not receive this medicine if you have used any of the following drugs within the past 7 days: certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Vistide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
moderate to severe kidney disease; or
a history of severe allergic reaction to probenecid or sulfa drugs.
You should not receive Vistide if you've used certain other medicines within 7 days before a this medicine injection. Tell your doctor if you use any of the following:
blood pressure medicine;
cancer medicine;
injectable medications to treat osteoporosis or Paget's disease of bone;
medication to prevent organ transplant rejection;
medicines for infections;
medicines to treat a bowel disorder; or
some pain or arthritis medicines (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
diabetes; or
pancreas problems.
Vistide can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using Vistide.
If you are a woman, do not use Vistide if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control
