Cymevene
Cymevene is an antiviral medicine used to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Ganciclovir sodium
Manufacturer
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is individual and decided by a doctor based on your weight, age, kidney function, blood counts, and the condition being treated.
Method
It is given as an intravenous infusion into a vein through a tube, usually lasting one hour.
Important
Treatment usually starts with one or two infusions daily; if two, this continues for up to 21 days, then one infusion daily as directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low white blood cell count, leading to infection symptoms like sore throat, mouth sores, or fever
- •Low red blood cell count, with symptoms such as shortness of breath, tiredness, palpitations, or pale skin
- •Fungal infection or thrush
- •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., sinus or throat infection)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Rash (eczema)
- •Tiredness
- •Fever
- •Sepsis (blood poisoning), with symptoms like fever, chills, palpitations, confusion, and slurred speech
- •Low platelet count, with symptoms like easy bleeding or bruising, blood in urine or stools, bleeding gums; bleeding can be severe
- •Severe reduction in blood cells
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), with symptoms such as severe stomach pain radiating to the back
- •Seizures
- •Flu
- •Urinary tract infection, with symptoms like fever, more frequent urination, and pain during urination
- •Skin or subcutaneous infection
- •Mild allergic reaction, with symptoms such as red, itchy skin
- •Weight loss
- •Depression, anxiety, or confusion
- •Insomnia
- •Weakness or numbness in hands or feet, which may affect balance
- •Changes in sensation, such as tingling, itching, prickling, or a burning feeling
- •Taste changes
- •Chills
- •Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis), eye pain, or vision problems
- •Ear pain
- •Low blood pressure, causing dizziness or weakness
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Constipation, flatulence, indigestion, stomach pain, abdominal bloating
- •Mouth sores
- •Abnormal liver or kidney test results seen in laboratory tests
- •Night sweats
- •Itching or rash
- •Hair loss
- •Back, muscle, or joint pain; muscle cramps
- •Dizziness, weakness, or a general feeling of being unwell
- •Injection site reaction, such as inflammation, pain, and swelling at the site where the medicine is given
RARE
- •Bone marrow failure (stopped production of blood cells in the bone marrow)
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
- •Unusual thoughts or feelings, loss of touch with reality
- •Kidney problems
- •Severe allergic reaction, with symptoms such as red, itchy skin, swelling of the throat, face, lips, or mouth, and difficulty swallowing or breathing
- •Agitation
- •Tremors or shaking
- •Deafness
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Hives or dry skin
- •Blood in urine
- •Male infertility
- •Chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ganciclovir, valganciclovir, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to other antiviral medicines like aciclovir, valaciclovir, penciclovir, or famciclovir.
- Tell your doctor if you have low white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets, or a history of blood count problems caused by other medicines; your doctor will check your blood regularly.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, as you may need a lower dose and more frequent blood tests.
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- Tell your doctor if you are undergoing radiation therapy.
- Avoid pregnancy during and after treatment. Women must use contraception for at least 30 days after stopping treatment. Men must use a condom for at least 90 days after stopping treatment if their partner can become pregnant.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tremors, loss of balance, or seizures; if you experience these, do not drive or use tools/machinery.