title: Safety and tolerability of cidofovir in high-risk pediatric patients.
abstract: Adenovirus (ADV) infection is a serious complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with significant morbidity and mortality. Cidofovir has emerged as the primary therapy for ADV infection, but its use has been limited by concerns of nephrotoxicity. We report the safety and tolerability of 234 cidofovir infusions in 23 patients at a single institution, and demonstrate evidence of acceptable nephrotoxicity despite concomitant use of other nephrotoxic agents. Three patients suffered adverse events, two related to the hydration regimen associated with cidofovir administration. We conclude that cidofovir is a safe and mostly well tolerated drug in a high-risk pediatric population.
authors.affiliation: Oncology, Children's Hospital at Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Bhadri
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lee-Horn
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D000258:Adenovirus Infections, Human / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000821:virology; D000260:Adenoviruses, Human / Q000187:drug effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000077404:Cidofovir; D003596:Cytosine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D063065:Organophosphonates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D063065:Organophosphonates; D003596:Cytosine; D000077404:Cidofovir