valganciclovir 450 mg Valgan tablet

Trade Name: Valgan

Manufacturer: Cipla pharmaceuticals LTD

Presentation: Tablet

Strength450mg

What is valganciclovir 450 mg tablets used for?

valganciclovir 450 mg is a type of antiviral medication. It’s a drug that’s used to treat viral infections. This medication is also used to prevent CMV infection in organ donation recipients (eg, heart, kidney, or kidney-pancreas transplant).

How long should you use Valganciclovir?

Valcyte is usually given in two doses twice a day for 21 days (three weeks). If you take this dose for more than 21 days without consulting your doctor, you risk increasing your risk of side effects.

What are the side effects of Valcyte?

  • Fever,
  • chills,
  • fatigue,
  • mouth sores,
  • skin sores,
  • easy bruising,
  • unusual bleeding,
  • light-headedness,
  • or shortness of breath;
  • discomfort or burning when urinating;
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhoea;
  • headache;
  • tremors;
  • sleep problems (insomnia); or

When should I take valganciclovir?

Treatment for CMV infection in the eyes is as follows:
Adults—
For the first 21 days, take 900 milligrammes (mg) (two 450 mg tablets) twice a day. Your doctor may then increase your dose to 900 mg once daily.
Your doctor will determine the appropriate use and dosage for your child.

Can valganciclovir cause liver damage?

There isn’t much evidence that ganciclovir or valganciclovir can induce clinically noticeable liver damage. Ganciclovir is also active against HBV, and HBV DNA levels fall during treatment and then rise when treatment is stopped, resulting in an acute hepatitis B flare that can be symptomatic and severe. To know more click here.

Does Valganciclovir increase creatinine?

In trials testing Valcyte pills, higher serum creatinine levels were detected. In renally compromised patients, serum creatinine or creatinine clearance readings should be closely watched to allow for dosage modifications (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Renal Impairment).

Is Valcyte hard on the kidneys?

Valcyte (valganciclovir) has the potential to affect the kidneys, especially in the elderly. If you become dehydrated or use other medications that can hurt your kidneys, your risk increases.

Does Valcyte cause high blood pressure?

If any of the following side effects develop, contact your doctor as soon as possible: Blood pressure is high, and there are a lot of confusion. sensations of numbness, tingling, or burning.

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