Ganciclovir for Injection 500 mg

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Description

Ganciclovir Manufacturers – Ganciclovir is an antiviral medicine that helps in preventing diseases caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is commonly found in people who have received organ transplantation or bone marrow transplantation. It can lead you to some serious infections in your body like in your eyes (known as Retinitis) which can lead you to blindness.

Apart from this, Ganciclovir also helps in treating poor immune systems in patients who are suffering from Retinitis Infection. Ganciclovir works by decreasing the spread of the CMV virus. It also helps by preventing the spread of the infection in other body parts. But, the condition in some people may get worsen even if they are taking this medication. Therefore, it is crucial for you to consult your doctor regularly.

Dosage & Administration of Ganciclovir Injection

Here are some important dosage & administration information of Ganciclovir Injection:

  • To avoid pain at the infusion area, Ganciclovir should only be administered by intravenous infusion over 1 hour.
  • Don’t administer Ganciclovir by rapid intravenous injection. It may elevate the toxicity level due to excessive plasma levels.
  • You should never exceed the recommended dose of Ganciclovir Injection.
  • The administration of Ganciclovir should go with enough hydration.
  • Also, the drug should be checked visually for any particle or discoloration.

Dosage of Ganciclovir Injection to Treat CMV Retinitis In Adult Patients

Here are some of the dosage instructions of Ganciclovir Injection:

Initial Dosage

The initial dosage of Ganciclovir has to be 5 mg/kg after every 12 hours 14 – 21 days.

Maintenance Dosage

After that, the maintenance dosage has to be 5 mg/kg once every 24 hours for 7 days per week

Dosage of Ganciclovir Injection to Prevent CMV Disease In Adult Transplant Recipients

Initial Dosage

The initial dosage of Ganciclovir has to be 5 mg/kg every 12 hours for 7 – 14 days

Maintenance Dosage

After that, the dosage of Ganciclovir has to be 5 mg/kg for 7 days per week.

Wrapping Up

Ganciclovir is an antiviral medicine that helps in preventing diseases caused by Cytomegalovirus (CMV). So, if any one of you is suffering from Cytomegalovirus, you can start taking it. Cytomegalovirus is commonly found in people who have received an organ or bone marrow transplantation. Therefore, usually gives it to the patients who have just gone through organ transplantation. But if you are thinking to use it, you should consult your doctor first.