VISTIDE

Drug Name: VISTIDE

VISTIDE DESCRIPTION:
CIDOFOVIR INJECTION (sye-DOH-foh-veer)

COMMON VISTIDE BRAND NAME(S):
Vistide

VISTIDE SIDE EFFECTS:
Report any fever, sore throat or infection that may develop during treatment as well as rash, swelling, trouble breathing, fatigue, thirst or change in amount of urine as soon as possible. Also, report promptly any eye or ear/hearing problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE VISTIDE:
VISTIDE: Initial treatment is usually given intravenously (IV) over 1 hour once weekly for two consecutive weeks. Long-term maintenance doses usually are given over 1 hour every other week. Probenecid is taken by mouth with food with each cidofovir dose. Four tablets (2 grams) are taken 3 hours before cidofovir, and 2 tablets (1 gram) are taken at 2 hours and again at 8 hours with food after the cidofovir dose is completed (total 4 grams). The probenecid is very important in order to help the cidofovir work properly. The probenecid must be taken exactly as directed each time you receive cidofovir. Fluid needs to be given by IV with each cidofovir dose. The saline is given over 1 to 2 hours just before the cidofovir. Before using VISTIDE visually check for any particles or discoloration. This