Ganciclovir

Ganciclovir, is a prescription medication to treat Cytomegalovirus retinitis or CMV in short. CMV is a viral infection which is an inflammation in the retina of the eye in individuals with AIDS. This is also used for the prevention of CMV disease in transplant recipients at risk for CMV diseases. When used topically this medication can also be used as an eye drop.

This medicine should not be used if:

• you are allergic, or you are diabetic or with liver conditions
• one is lactating or pregnant, as it could cause birth defects at certain dose levels
• Please inform your doctor about all medical conditions that you may be suffering from and any other medications that you are already taking especially zidovudine or didanosine for any drug interactions

It is a medicine that comes in three forms – Capsule, powder for injection and as an oral solution. The doctor will tell you which form would suit your condition best.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Eye Infections By Herpes Simplex Virus

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Diarrhoea

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Influenza (Flu)

• Depression

• Headache

• Eye Irritation

  Topical side effects

• Blurred Vision

  Topical side effects

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ganciclovir as ingredient

• Gancigel 1.5Mg Eye Ointment

  Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Simplovir 1.5Mg Gel

  Sunways India Pvt Ltd

• Natclovir 250Mg Injection

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Cymevene 500Mg Injection

  Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

• Clygan 1.5Mg Gel

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Natclovir 500Mg Injection

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Natclovir 250Mg Capsule

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Ganguard 500Mg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ganguard 500Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Cytogan 250Mg Capsule

  Abbott India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine belongs to an antiviral agent that stops viral DNA replication by competitively inhibiting dATP, incorporating ganciclovir triphosphate into the DNA strand and replacing a number of adenosine bases. This destabilizes the DNA strand and prevents DNA synthesis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with the following medicines which include Probenecid, Didanosine, Other antiretrovirals, Imipenem- cilastatin and Zidovudine

• Ques : What is Ganciclovir?

  Ans : This medication is a prescription medication to treat Cytomegalovirus retinitis or CMV in short.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Ganciclovir before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ganciclovir?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Ganciclovir empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ganciclovir?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ganciclovir-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ganciclovir

• Ganciclovir-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01004

• GANCICLOVIR injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=GANCICLOVIR