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For CMV retinitis in HIV+ patients; hydration and probenicidξ must be given with both intravit and IV; adjust dose in renal failureκ; renal function with serum creatinine and urine protein must be monitored within 48 hours before each dose and dose modified granulocytopenia - monitor neutrophil counts contraindicated if serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dl, creat clearance <55 ml/min, urine protein > 100 mg/dl
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Rhee, D.J., Colby, K.A., Sobrin, L., Rapuano, C.J. (2011). Antiviral Agents. In: Ophthalmologic Drug Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7621-5_3
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