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Cidofovir Alternatives Compared

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Cidofovir Valcyte Valganciclovir
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Cidofovir Valcyte (valganciclovir) Valganciclovir
Prescription only

Prescribed for Smallpox Vaccine Reaction, CMV Retinitis. cidofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. Valcyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis. valganciclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Valcyte has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect.

Valganciclovir has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 75 mg/mL
Per Unit* $152.86 - $203.60
Cost* $764.30 - $1,017.99

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Quantity 88 mL
Dosage 50 mg/mL
Per Unit* $12.91
Cost* $1,136.39

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Quantity 20 each
Dosage 450 mg
Per Unit* $7.14
Cost* $142.79

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

 Valcyte
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

42 hours

4.08 hours

4.08 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 127 drugs are known to interact with cidofovir:

  • 109 major drug interactions (479 brand and generic names)
  • 17 moderate drug interactions (44 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with Valcyte:

  • 15 major drug interactions (58 brand and generic names)
  • 225 moderate drug interactions (550 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with valganciclovir:

  • 15 major drug interactions (58 brand and generic names)
  • 225 moderate drug interactions (550 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Food can enhance the levels of valGANciclovir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption... View more
  • Food can enhance the levels of valGANciclovir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

March 29, 2001

March 29, 2001
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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