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Cidofovir

 
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    IV
    Cidofovir
    Empovir 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Analogues of nucleotides that are incorporated into viral DNA by viral DNA polymerase, resulting in premature DNA termination.

  • Microbiology

  • Active against cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with AIDs.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
  • Neutropaenia
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