Treatment for cytomegalovirus pneumonia includes intravenous fluids, antiviral medications, cough medications, and bronchodilators for wheezing.

Treatment for cytomegalovirus pneumonia includes:

• Intravenous fluids
• Antiviral medication:
• Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
• Cidofovir (Vistide)
• Foscarnet (Foscavir)
• Immunoglobulins:
• Immune globulin intravenous (Carimune, Gamimune, Gammagard S/D, Gammar-P, Polygam S/D)
• CMV-Ig (CytoGam)
• Bronchodilators for wheezing
• Cough medication

The following are some important questions to ask before and after the treatment of cytomegalovirus pneumonia.

Questions to ask before treatment:

• What are my treatment options?
• What are the risks associated with treatment?
• Do I need to stay in the hospital?
• How long will I be in the hospital?
• Am I contagious?
• For how long?
• What are the complications I should watch for?
• How long will I be on medication?
• What are the potential side effects of my medication?
• Does my medication interact with nonprescription medicines or supplements?
• Should I take my medication with food?

• Do I need to change my diet?
• Will I need physical therapy?
• Are there any medications or supplements I should avoid?
• When can I resume my normal activities?
• When can I return to work?
• What else can I do to reduce my risk for complications?
• What else can I do to reduce my risk for having this problem again?
• How often will I need to see my doctor for checkups?
• What local support and other resources are available?

Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat cytomegalovirus pneumonia:

• Pulmonology
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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