CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION
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Product introduction
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis.
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (IV) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to the kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (IV) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to the kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Cytogan Injection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
Benefits of Cytogan Injection
In Cytomegalovirus Infection
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Cytogan Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cytogan
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Injection site reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Cytogan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytogan Injection works
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.
Kidney
CAUTION
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cytogan Injection?
If you miss a dose of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION, consult your doctor.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cytogan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney's functioning closely.
Ganciclovir may reduce blood levels of active form of Didanosine.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as blurred vision, nausea, chills, common cold, cough
Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning close
Amphotericin B may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning close
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION effective?
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION administered?
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.
Is CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION safe?
CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION?
Before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, before starting treatment with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.
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