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Gancigel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection. Gancigel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gancigel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gancigel as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Gancigel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gancigel is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Gancigel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gancigel related warnings section.
Gancigel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Anemia, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Gancigel have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gancigel is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gancigel 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gancigel is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gancigel safe for pregnant women?
Gancigel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Gancigel safe during breastfeeding?
Gancigel 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 Gancigel on the Kidneys?
Gancigel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gancigel on the Liver?
Gancigel is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gancigel on the Heart?
Using Gancigel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gancigel 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 Gancigel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gancigel habit forming or addictive?
Gancigel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gancigel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gancigel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gancigel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gancigel
Gancigel may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gancigel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gancigel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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