Virson Gel

This medication is a prescription drug used to treat Cytomegalovirus retinitis. It is also used for prevention of CMV diseases in transplant recipients at a risk for CMV diseases. The gel should not be used in case you are allergic to it. It should be avoided if one is breastfeeding 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. One should never skip any dose during the course of treatment.

• Eye Infections By Herpes Simplex Virus

• Allergy

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Back Pain

• Seizures

• Swelling Of Legs

• Itching

• Decreased Urine Output

• Chills

• Headache

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is 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.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

The drug is an antiviral agent which stops viral DNA replication by competitively inhibiting dATP, incorporating ganciclovir triphosphate into the DNA strand and replacing a number of adenosine bases. This destabilizes DNA strand and prevents DNA synthesis.

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

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with clozapine, infliximab, zidovudine and didanosine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  The gel should be avoided by those who suffer from Bone marrow suppression and renal dysfunction.

• Ques : What is Virson Gel?

  Ans : Virson gel should is a medication which has Ganciclovir as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the reproduction of bacteria and virus.

• Ques : What are the uses of Virson Gel?

  Ans : Virson gel should is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis and Retinitis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Virson Gel?

  Ans : Nausea, vomiting, back pain, chills, seizures, stomach pain, diarrhea and breath shortness are common side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Virson Gel?

  Ans : Virson gel should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.