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Cidofovir Systemic
Vistide
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Nucleotide analogue that inhibits viral DNA polymerase. Does not require viral kinase activation. Active against CMV, adenovirus, polyomavirus, poxviruses.
Side effects & warnings
Severely nephrotoxic — must co-administer probenecid and IV hydration. Neutropenia. Ocular toxicity. Monitor renal function closely.
Species with Cidofovir Systemic dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by a published source
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
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