Vistide
· Trade Name
VISTIDE
· Generic Name
Cidofovir
· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
Anti -CMV cytomegalovirus medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits CMV viral enzyme
Medication inhibits DNA polymerase
· Serious Side Effects
kidney toxicity
acidosis
eye inflammation
bone marrow damage
allergic reactions
infertility
shortness of breath
infection
pancreatitis
liver damage
birth defects
· Common Side Effects
rash
headache
diarrhea
kidney damage
nausea
vomiting
fever
infection
hair loss
pain
anemia
chills
cough
Posted on March 25, 2009
