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Valcyte450mg

Rx
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 962.20/unit

Pack: ৳ 962.20

At a glance

Valganciclovir — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Valganciclovir 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. Valganciclovir 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 low white blood cells count, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. 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. Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Indications

• Cytomegalovirus Infection

Mechanism of action

Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valganciclovir is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Valganciclovir, 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.

Side effects

Common: • Stomach pain • Decreased red blood cell count • Diarrhea • Fever • Vomiting

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Valganciclovir may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valganciclovir. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Valganciclovir may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Valganciclovir is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Valganciclovir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valganciclovir may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Valganciclovir is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Valganciclovir may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Plz suggest tablet for throughte infection (oil infection) Visit ent specialist for complete examination as it can be tonsillitis Plz suggest tablet for urine infection Pls show your urine R/m & utine culture reports first. how to control Urine infection Is Cynomycin tablet works for that urine infection First get urine routine examination n culture Burning in urinary track infection Under go urine test, start taking neeri tablet 2 tablet twice with water fungle infection in vagiana Take femiplex forte tablet 2 tablet twice, apply femiplex gel, lodhrasav 20 ml twice with water Throat infection please suggest me urgently the tablet Take comflam for pain. May need antibiotics depending on severity.consult an ENT specialist nearby for proper clinical examination Ear ache from morning kindly suggest tablet Take combiflam and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. It may be infection Throat infection Please suggest the tablet Throat infection from last 3 days And nose gets blocked during night problem for breathing Please suggest the tablet Take steam and visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.