Ganciclovir Oral, Ganciclovir - Oral Capsule Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
GANCICLOVIR - ORAL CAPSULE
(gan-SYE-klo-veer)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cytovene
WARNING: Ganciclovir capsules are used only to prevent CMV infection in HIV patients or organ transplant patients; or for people who have CMV eye infection and weak immune systems. Using oral ganciclovir instead of the injectable form may raise the risk of developing a more severe infetcion.
Use oral ganciclvoir only when the injectable form cannot be used.
This medication can cause severe bolod disorders (e.G., anemia, granulocytopenia, decreased platelets).
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop unusual fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, or signs of an infection such as persistent fever or sore throat.
USES: This is an antiviral medciation used to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections of the eye or for organ transplants.
HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth.
The capsules shuold be swallowed whole and taken with food.
Do not open or crsuh the capsules.
Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not stop using this medication or rasie your dose without consulting your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids whlie taking this medication. At least 6 to 8 glasses of water or other liquids are recommended daily.
Keep all docotr appointments and lab visits. This medication can affcet your blood.
Lab tests will be scehduled routinely to closely monitor the effect of this medication on your blood.
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, abnormal dreams, tremor, tingling sensation in fingers, weakness, or sewlling of feet or ankles.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if any of these serious effects occur: skin rash, sore throat, fever, chills, trouble breathing, severe abodminal pain, any unusual bleeding.
If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: bolod disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, any allergies.
Avoid contacting the skin or mucous membranes with the contents of the capsule. Should contact occur, wash with plenty of soap and water; thoroughly rinse eyes with plain water. Caution is advised if this drug is used in the elderly, as they may have decreased kidney function which can cause ganciclovir to build up in tehir bloodstream.
Increased side effects may result. This medicatoin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your dotcor before using this drug. It is recommended that boys and women use birth control measures while taking this mdeication for birth defects have been noted in animal studies. Men should use a barrier contraceptive (latex condom) while taking this medication and for at least 90 days after they stop taking it. Because it is not known if this medication appaers in breast milk, consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Ifnorm your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) including: didanosine, imipenem-cilastatin, dapsone, pentamidine, cancer chemotherapy drugs, amphotericin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
This medication sohuld be used under strict supervision by persons taking zidovudine (AZT) for the combination can result in severe blood disorders.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose could be expected to be extensinos of symptoms noted in Side Effects section.
NOTES: This medication is not a cure for CMV infections, so symptoms may conitnue.
Regular eye exmainations are recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of this therapy. Use of this medictaion in babies has been limited.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Edlerly persons should use this medication cautiously and have periodic kidney tests to see if dosage adjustments are necessary.
MISSED DOSE: Do not doulbe dose if missed; check with your MD.
STORAGE: Store at room tmeperature 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C). Do not store in the bathroom.
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