Ema
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I just visited a new doctor this past week and he has proposed cidofovir IV treatment. This antiviral med requires the use of a pre-med to protect the kidneys called Probenecid. When I look up Probenecid on some sites, it looks to be contraindicated in those with a sulfa allergy (which I have).
I told the doctor about my sulfa allergy and I've also asked two pharmacists and no one seems concerned except the person potentially having the allergic reaction (ie ME!). It's listed under sulfa drugs on Wikipedia in the "other" category.
Does anyone know anything that might help to put my mind at ease regarding the potential of Probenecid to cause issues in someone with a sulfa allergy?
Has anyone had cidofovir IVs and found them helpful?
Thanks!
Ema
I told the doctor about my sulfa allergy and I've also asked two pharmacists and no one seems concerned except the person potentially having the allergic reaction (ie ME!). It's listed under sulfa drugs on Wikipedia in the "other" category.
Does anyone know anything that might help to put my mind at ease regarding the potential of Probenecid to cause issues in someone with a sulfa allergy?
Has anyone had cidofovir IVs and found them helpful?
Thanks!
Ema