Valganciclovir

Information about Valganciclovir

Valganciclovir Uses

Valganciclovir is used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection.

How Valganciclovir works

Valganciclovir 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.

Common side effects of Valganciclovir

Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Breathlessness, Chills, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Depression, Dermatitis, Dizziness, Ear pain, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Low blood platelets, Nausea, Pain, Sepsis, Urinary tract infection, Fungal infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Influenza, Cellulitis, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hypersensitivity, Visual impairment, Conjunctivitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Mouth ulcer
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Frequently asked questions for Valganciclovir

Valganciclovir

Q. What is valganciclovir used for?

Valganciclovir is used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor

Q. How does valganciclovir work?

After taken orally, valganciclovir gets converted into ganciclovir by liver and intestinal enzymes, which then prevents the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.

Q. Is valganciclovir cytotoxic?

No, valganciclovir is not cytotoxic

Q. Does valganciclovir cover HSV?

Valganciclovir can also be used for treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Please follow doctor's advice regarding its use

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