Cidofovir is used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus infection.
Cidofovir works by inhibiting the cytomegalovirus, preventing it from replicating and spreading.
Common side effects of Cidofovir include 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, and fungal infection of the mouth.