Vistide

Vistide is an antiviral medication that is utilized to deal with an eye infection called cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV) in people that have actually help (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This medicine is for dealing with CMV only in individuals who have AIDS.

Vistide is not a remedy for CMV and might not prevent vision adjustments.

Vistide may also be made use of for purposes not noted in this medication overview.

Vistide can damage your kidneys after only one or two doses. You ought to not receive this medication if you have actually utilized any of the following drugs within the previous 7 days: certain medicines for infections, cancer cells, weakening of bones, body organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, hypertension, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).

You ought to not be treated with Vistide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• modest to extreme kidney illness; or
• a history of severe allergy to probenecid or sulfa medicines.

You must not receive Vistide if you've made use of specific other medicines within 7 days before a this medicine injection. Tell your doctor if you use any one of the following:

• high blood pressure medicine;
• cancer cells medicine;
• injectable medicines to treat osteoporosis or Paget's illness of bone;
• medication to avoid organ transplant denial;
• medicines for infections;
• medicines to treat a digestive tract disorder; or
• some discomfort or arthritis medicines (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).

Inform your doctor if you have actually ever before had:

• kidney disease;
• diabetes; or
• pancreatic issues.

Vistide can harm an expected baby if the mommy or the father is utilizing Vistide.

• If you are a lady, do not make use of Vistide if you are expecting. Usage reliable birth control to avoid maternity while you are using this medicine and for a minimum of 1 month after your last dosage.
• If you are a guy, usage effective birth control if your sex companion has the ability to get pregnant. Keep using contraception for at the very least 3 months after your last dose.
• Tell your physician today if a pregnancy happens while either the mom or the dad is using Vistide.

Ladies with HIV or AIDS should not nurse an infant. Also if your baby is birthed without HIV, the infection might be passed to the baby in your breast milk.

Obtain emergency medical assistance if you have indicators of an allergic reaction: hives; tough breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Vistide might create significant side effects. Call your medical professional simultaneously if you have:

• vision modifications, white or yellow spots on your eyes;
• kidney problems-- swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating, enhanced thirst, loss of appetite, irregularity, pain in your side or lower back;
• low blood cell counts-- high temperature, chills, fatigue, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual blood loss, pale skin, cold hands and feet, really feeling light-headed or breathless; or
• pancreatitis-- extreme pain in your top belly infecting your back, nausea or vomiting and vomiting.

Usual negative effects of Vistide may include:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• pain, weak point;
• breakout;
• headache; or
• hair loss.

While taking probenecid, you might have negative effects such as:

• queasiness, vomiting;
• skin breakout;
• high temperature, cools; or
• headache.

This is not a full list of side effects and others might happen. Call your physician for clinical suggestions regarding adverse effects. You might report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Vistide is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Your doctor test your kidney function within 48 hours before each dose of cidofovir.

Make sure your doctor knows if you also take zidovudine to treat HIV. You may need to change your dose or stop taking it on the day you receive a Vistide infusion.

Vistide can harm your kidneys after only one or two doses. You will be given intravenous (IV) fluids and oral probenecid while you are receiving this medicine.

Vistide and IV fluids must be given slowly, and your entire treatment can take up to 6 hours to complete.

Take probenecid with food if it upsets your stomach. Keep taking the probenecid for the full prescribed length of time. Skipping doses may increase your risk of complications caused by Vistide.

You will need frequent medical tests, and your next Vistide infusion may be delayed based on the results.

Call your physician for instructions if you miss out on a visit for your Vistide, or if you miss any dosage of probenecid.

Since Vistide is given up a medical setting, you will be enjoyed very closely to ensure you do not receive way too much of Vistide. Your caregivers will quickly treat you if you have overdose signs.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any type of constraints on food, beverages, or activity.

Lots of medications can influence Vistide, and some drugs must not be utilized within 7 days prior to you get this medication. Tell your physician regarding all your existing medications and any medication you start or quit utilizing. This includes prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and organic products. Not all feasible communications are noted below.

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