VALGAN TABLET
Generic : Valganciclovir (450mg)
Treatment : Cytomegalovirus Infection
Pack size : 4 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Valgan Tablet is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor.
Valgan Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It should be taken with food. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
It may lead to a few common side effects like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, anemia, low white blood cell, and low platelet level. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
BENEFITS OF VALGAN TABLET
In Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection
HOW TO USE VALGAN TABLET
HOW VALGAN TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Liver
INTERACTION WITH DRUGS
- TRIMETHOPRIM
- DAPSONE
- PROBENECID
- AMPHOTERICIN B
- IMIPENEM+CILASTATIN
- FLUCYTOSINE
- PENTAMIDINE
- VINBLASTINE
- HYDROXYUREA
- VINCRISTINE
- DOXORUBICIN
- TACROLIMUS
- MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
- CICLOSPORIN
- TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL
- ZIDOVUDINE
- STAVUDINE
- ADEFOVIR
- DIDANOSINE
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE VALGAN TABLET?
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Valgan
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Low blood platelets
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Tremors
FAQ's
Q. What is valganciclovir used for?
Q. How does valganciclovir work?
Q. Is valganciclovir cytotoxic?
Q. Does valganciclovir cover HSV?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 4
pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
