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Ganciclovir is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Ganciclovir safe for pregnant women?
Ganciclovir can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ganciclovir safe during breastfeeding?
Ganciclovir should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ganciclovir on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ganciclovir on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ganciclovir on the Liver?
Ganciclovir does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ganciclovir on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ganciclovir for the heart.
Ganciclovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ganciclovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ganciclovir habit forming or addictive?
Ganciclovir does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ganciclovir you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ganciclovir only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ganciclovir is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ganciclovir
When consumed with certain foods, Ganciclovir may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ganciclovir
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ganciclovir.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ganciclovir
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 801