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Valganciclovir Tablet has been developed to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina in patients diagnosed with AIDS. This medication is also indicated to prevent Cytomegalovirus infection in adults and children who have received organ transplant from CMV infected donors.

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Valganciclovir is available as a 450mg tablet. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the accurate dose depending on your health condition. Swallow the tablet whole with water without crushing or chewing them.

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Warnings

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, fever, palpitation, shortness of breath, confusion, slurred speech or allergic reactions. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for the presence of HIV infection, liver disorder, blood disorders or kidney problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have been diagnosed with problems in your heart, kidneys, liver or lungs, or if you are receiving radiotherapy or hemodialysis treatment.

Precautions

Valganciclovir is probably unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not take this medicine without your doctor's recommendation. Tell your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby. Use an effective contraceptive during treatment with Valganciclovir and continue for at least 30 days after the last dose of Valganciclovir.

Side Effects

 The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Valganciclovir are thrush, upper respiratory tract infection, loss of appetite, headache, cough, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, stomach pain, eczema, urinary tract infection, eye inflammation, ear pain, constipation, indigestion, low blood pressure, mouth ulcer, hair loss, back pain, muscle pain, joint pain and spasms. Serious side effects that occur due to treatment with Valganciclovir Tablet are low RBC, WBC and platelets, blood infection and pancreatitis. If you experience any allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, sudden swelling of lips, throat, tongue, face, feet or ankles, report to your doctor immediately.

Word Of Advice

Valganciclovir has the tendency to make you feel dizzy, tired, shaky and confused. Hence, it is advisable to avoid driving and handling machines during this treatment.

Frequently Asked Question

• What should you know before taking a Valganciclovir tablet?
• Before taking Valganciclovir Tablet, your healthcare provider will check your blood levels to monitor your complete blood count and kidney panel.

• Is it safe to use Valganciclovir Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
• Valganciclovir is probably unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not take this medicine without your doctor's recommendation. Tell your health care provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.

• Who should not take Valganciclovir tablets?
• Valganciclovir is not recommended in breastfeeding patients and patients who are allergic to Valganciclovir, ganciclovir, acyclovir, penciclovir or famciclovir or any of its excipients.

• What are the common side effects of Valganciclovir Tablet?
• Thrush, upper respiratory tract infection, loss of appetite, headache, cough, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, stomach pain, eczema, urinary tract infection, eye inflammation, ear pain, constipation, indigestion, low blood pressure, mouth ulcer, hair loss, back pain, muscle pain, joint pain and spasms are some of the most common side effects associated with Valganciclovir Tablet treatment.

• When should you contact your doctor?
• Report to your doctor right away if you experience symptoms like breathlessness, fever, palpitations, confusion, slurred speech, fainting sensation or severe stomach pain that spreads to the back.

• What should you not take with Valganciclovir?
• It is not recommended to take medications like Cilastatin-imipenem, AIDS medications, Hepatitis B medications, Probenecid, Mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, vincristine, vinblastine, amphotericin B during treatment with Valganciclovir Tablet. Tell your physician before starting this treatment if you are taking any of the above drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamin or herbal supplements.

• What are the signs of sepsis or blood infection to watch out for during Valganciclovir treatment?
• Symptoms like fever, palpitations, confusion, chills and slurred speech indicate the possibility of blood infection during treatment with Valganciclovir Tablet.