Natclovir 500mg Injection 1's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ganciclovir 500 mg
Manufacturer
Natco Pharma Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTIONNATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION contains Ganciclovir, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antivirals. It is used to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or in patients undergoing chemotherapy. It is also used to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in people who have received a solid organ transplant and are at risk of developing CMV disease. It is not recommended if you have any pre-existing cytopenia or a history of cytopenic reactions to other drugs, chemicals or irradiation. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart diseases. Contact your doctor before receiving this medicine. NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. This medicine is not recommended for use by children. The most common
Uses
OF NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION Manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or in patients undergoing chemotherapy Manage and manages cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in people who have received a solid organ transplant and are at risk of developing CMV disease
How It Works
Ganciclovir manages the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Directions for Use
This medicine will be administered intravenously by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION are diarrhea, nausea, headaches and dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION Manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or in patients undergoing chemotherapy Manage and manages cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in people who have received a solid organ transplant and are at risk of developing CMV disease HOW NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION WORKSGanciclovir manages the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. DIRECTIONS FOR USEThis medicine will be administered intravenously by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTIONCOMMON nausea diarrhea upset stomach abdominal pain headache injection site soreness, cough fever weight loss
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYNATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving it. BREASTFEEDINGIt is not known whether NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION passes into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it. KIDNEYNATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease or who are receiving hemodialysis. Consult your doctor before receiving it. LIVERNATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYDo not receive NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Ganciclovir. HEART DISEASENATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSBefore receiving, NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have: low numbers of either white blood cells, red blood cells or platelets in your blood pre-existing cytopenia or a history of cytopenic reactions to other drugs, chemicals or irradiation Use in Pediatrics: Safety and efficacy are not established in pediatric patients. Consult your doctor before receiving NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION. Use in Geriatrics: NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine: didanosine, zidovudine (manages HIV infection) probenecid (manages gout) imipenem-cilastatin (manages infection) cyclosporin mycophenolate mofetil Overdosage: NATCLOVIR 500MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ganciclovir Pharmacological Category : Antivirals Therapeutic Indication : Cytomegalovirus Infection Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Gel MORE INFORMATION Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach from children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
03 Dec 2022