Valcyte 450mg Tablet in Pakistan
Valcyte 450mg Tablet Price in Pakistan is Rs: 85000/-. it belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients.
What are the Uses of Valcyte 450mg Tablet
Valcyte 450mg Tablet (Valganciclovir) is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received organ transplants. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, including an infection in the eye, called CMV retinitis, that can cause blindness. Valcyte works by slowing the growth of the CMV virus. it is an anti-viral drug. It is changed in the body to the active form of the drug called ganciclovir. It helps prevent the spread of infection to other areas of the body. Valcyte 450mg Tablet is also used to treat CMV retinitis in people with advanced HIV disease (AIDS) in Pakistan
Side effects
- diarrhoea,
- upset stomach,
- dizziness,
- loss of balance or coordination,
- drowsiness,
- unsteadiness,
Warnings
Valcyte Tablet turns into the drug ganciclovirinside your body. Ganciclovir can decrease bone marrowfunction. This serious, possibly life-threatening side effect may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This effect can cause anemia, decrease your body’s ability to fight an infection, and cause bleeding problems. Your doctor will check the results of your blood tests and adjust your treatment to reduce your risk for these side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of anemia (such as unusual tiredness, fast breathing, pale skin, fast heartbeat), signs of infection (such as fever, chills, cough, persistent sore throat), and signs of bleeding (such as easy bruising/bleeding, nose bleeds, bleeding gums, bloody/black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds).
Ganciclovir may reduce fertility in men and women. It may also harm an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor for more details.
Ganciclovir has caused tumors in laboratory animals. Although there is no information in humans, valganciclovir should be considered cancer-causing (carcinogenic). See also How to Use and Precautions sections.
