Cidnavir Injection

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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.

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Product introduction

Cidnavir Injection is generally given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment. Get the injection for as long as the doctor prescribes it. Your doctor may also do blood tests before starting and during treatment with this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include protein in your urine, nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness, headahce, and rash. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or bother you. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Cidnavir Injection is contraindicated in patients with kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby.

Uses of Cidnavir Injection

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Cidnavir Injection

Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection which may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Cidnavir Injection helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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

Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
Fever
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Weakness
Headache
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
Protein in urine

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.

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.

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

The safety of Cidnavir Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cidnavir Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

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. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cidnavir Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cidnavir Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cidnavir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Cidofovir. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function frequently.

Moderate

Valganciclovir (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Valganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Ganciclovir (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Moderate

Ganciclovir (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.

Mild

Cabozantinib (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Cidofovir may raise blood levels of Cabozantinib.

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Chemical Class

Pyrimidones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

References

LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2012. Cidofovir. 2017. [Accessed 02 Jan. 2026]. Available from:

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Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

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Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cidnavir Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Product introduction

Uses of Cidnavir Injection

Benefits of Cidnavir Injection

Side effects of Cidnavir Injection

How to use Cidnavir Injection

How Cidnavir Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Valganciclovir (Oral Route)

Ganciclovir (Injection Route)

Ganciclovir (Oral Route)

Cabozantinib (Oral Route)

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