stronger warnings about Vistide (cidofovir injection) causing renal toxicity

December 1996

You'll see stronger warnings about Vistide (cidofovir injection) causing renal toxicity.

Vistide came out just a few months ago for treating cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients. It's an alternative to IV ganciclovir (Cytovene) or foscarnet (Foscavir).

Now there are several reports of acute renal failure...some after just one or two doses of Vistide.

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