Ganciclovir, To Overcome Infections Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Ganciclovir is an antiviral drug classes. This medicine is used to treat infections caused by viruses. Commonly used to treat viral infections cytomegalovirus (CMV). These drugs can cause some serious side effects, including anemia and other blood problems. Ganciclovir should be administered under medical supervision.

The drug is available in the following dosage forms:
capsule
Powder for Solution

indication
cytomegalovirus infection
Prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in patients with low immune system
Cytomegaloviral retinitis

contraindications
Patients who are hypersensitive to this drug
breastfeeding mothers

dose

For capsule dosage form
1. For treatment of CMV retinitis after ganciclovir after receiving injections for at least 14-21 days

a. Adults and adolescents
1000 mg 3 times daily or 500 mg 6 times a day

b. child
Use the appropriate dose of doctor's instructions

2. For the prevention of CMV disease in transplant patients and patients with HIV infection

a. Adults and adolescents
1000 mg 3 times daily.

b. child
Use the appropriate dose of doctor's instructions

side effects
sore throat
fever
Bleeding or unusual bruising
anemia