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CYMEVENE 500mg Injection Vial
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Ganciclovir (Na):500mg
- Manufactured by : Roche
- Drug Strength : 500mg
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : Vial
- Product SKU : dis_19543
Ganciclovir (Na):500mg | Herpes and cytomegalovirus infection
Manufactured / Marketed By : Roche Product Form : InjectionPack Size : VialIngredients : Ganciclovir (Na):500mgGeneric Category : Herpes and cytomegalovirus infection
How it works
CYMEVENE 500mg Injection Vial works by preventing the spread of CMV disease or slowing the growth of CMV.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for CYMEVENE 500mg Injection Vial
- Chills
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Mood changes
- Pain at the injection site
- Unsual tiredness or weakness
- Seizures
- Swelling of legs
- Skin rash
- Decreased urine output
Uses of CYMEVENE 500mg Injection Vial
What is it prescribed for?
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Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMV)
This medicine is used for the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (a viral eye infection of the retina caused due Cytomegalovirus which may result in blindness) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis
This medicine is used for the prevention of Cytomegalovirus infection in patients who have undergone organ transplantation and are at risk of CMV disease.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to CYMEVENE 500mg Injection Vial , any other medicine of the same class, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Hematologic toxicity
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood cell counts is necessary while receiving treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Kidney dysfunction
Kidney dysfunction
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Impairment of fertility
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of impairment of fertility in both men and women. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
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Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any drowsiness during or immediately after treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
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Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Clozapine severe
- Infliximab severe
- Zidovudine severe
- Didanosine moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of blood disorders and bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent complete blood count monitoring to safely use this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. The kidney function should be assessed before initiating the treatment. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
General Instructions
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Ganciclovir [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605011.html [cited 31/8/2020]. 2020
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