Cidnavir Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Cidnavir Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adult patients having acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It helps prevent multiplication of viruses and reduces the risk of complications that can result from the infection.
Cidnavir Injection is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Cidnavir Injection is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Uses of Cidnavir Injection
- Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
Side effects of Cidnavir Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cidnavir
- Protein in urine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Weakness
- Headache
- Rash
- Infection
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Increased creatinine level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased appetite
- Chills
- Cough
- Fungal infection of mouth
How to use Cidnavir Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cidnavir Injection works
Cidnavir Injection stops the cytomegalovirus virus from being able to make copies of itself and spread.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cidnavir Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cidnavir Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cidnavir Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cidnavir Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cidnavir Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cidnavir Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cidnavir Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cidnavir Injection is recommended.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Cidnavir Injection helps in the treatment of herpes, chickenpox, and shingles.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
- If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
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Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Country of origin: India
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₹55225
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5.0 ml in 1 vial
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