Valstead Benefits & Uses

Valstead is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cytomegalovirus Infection

Other Benefits

Viral Infection

Valstead Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 900 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 900 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Valstead Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Valstead is used -

Severe

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Diarrhoea
Insomnia
पेट दर्द
Headache
Infection
Pharyngitis
Chills
Influenza like symptoms

Valstead Related Warnings

Is the use of Valstead safe for pregnant women?

Valstead shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Valstead safe during breastfeeding?

Valstead should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Valstead on the Kidneys?

Valstead has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Valstead on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Valstead on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Valstead on the Heart?

You can take Valstead without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Valstead with Other Drugs

Valstead should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Zidovudine

Cisplatin

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Valstead Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Valstead unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Anemia
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Valstead

Is this Valstead habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Valstead.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Valstead you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Valstead only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Valstead cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Valstead Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Valstead

Valstead may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Valstead

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Valstead with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1241-1242

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride)

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