Product Description

Cidnavir Injection is an antiviral medication containing the active constituent cidofovir. It is used to treat eye infections called CMV retinitis in AIDS patients. CMV retinitis is an eye infection caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). The virus damages the retina of the eye and may cause loss of vision, finally leading to blindness. Patients with AIDS disease are at high risk of developing this infection. Inform your doctor if you ever had kidney disease or on hemodialysis. Kidney damage is the major side effect associated with the treatment of this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes before talking this medicine.

How to use

It will be given intravenously to you by a health care professional. Food must be taken before you are given Cidnavir Injection. Your doctor may advise you to drink plenty of fluids before receiving this medicine.

Uses

Treatment of Eye Infections

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Weakness
• Fever, chills
• Difficulty in breathing

Storage

Store below 25℃