A client with AIDS and cytomegalovirus retinitis has a new drug order for cidofovir (Vistide).The nurse asks the prescriber about an order for which drug that should be taken concurrently to reduce renal toxicity?

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Probenecid is a medication that can be given concurrently with cidofovir to reduce the risk of renal toxicity. It works by blocking the kidney's reabsorption of cidofovir, which allows the medication to be excreted more quickly and reduces the risk of kidney damage. Mannitol may be used to prevent kidney damage as well, but it is less effective than probenecid. Aspirin and furosemide are not used to reduce renal toxicity in this case.

A Client with AIDS and Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Has a New