Cidofovir and mental status changes Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Cidofovir Side Effects Report #5064276-2
Cidofovir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 158.3 lb, was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus infection  and was treated with Cidofovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, body temperature increased, dizziness , gait disturbance, headache , mental status changes, speech disorder, urinary incontinence , visual disturbance. Cidofovir dosage: 225 MG -3MG/KG- ONE TIME INJ. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.