CIDOFOVIR

Brand Name & Strength

Cidofovir Injection 375 mg/5 ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Dilute in 100 ml diluent

Diluent

NS [1,2,3,4]

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Administer over 1 hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- 24 hr

Remarks

For intravenous administration only and must not be administered by intraocular injection.

Administration of cidofovir injection must be accompanied by oral probenecid and intravenous saline prehydration.

Due to mutagenic properties of cidofovir, adequate precautions including the use of appropriate safety equipment are recommended for the preparation, administration, and disposal of Cidofovir.

Use of a standard infusion pump for administration is recommended.