Valganciclovir Sandoz
Valganciclovir Sandoz is a medicine that stops viruses from growing, used to treat or prevent a serious eye infection called CMV in adults and children, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
450 mg
Active Ingredient
Valganciclovir hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose is two tablets once a day, but your doctor will tell you the exact dose for your condition.
Method
Take tablets whole with food if possible; do not crush or break them.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor prescribes; this can be up to four tablets per day during initial treatment.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low white blood cells, with symptoms like sore throat, mouth sores, or fever.
- •Low red blood cells, with symptoms like shortness of breath, tiredness, fast heartbeat, or pale skin.
- •Fungal infection and thrush (in mouth).
- •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., sinusitis, tonsillitis).
- •Loss of appetite.
- •Headache.
- •Cough.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Nausea or vomiting.
- •Abdominal pain.
- •Rash (eczema).
- •Feeling tired.
- •Fever.
- •Blood poisoning (sepsis), with symptoms like fever, chills, fast heartbeat, confusion, and slurred speech.
- •Low platelets, causing easier bleeding or bruising, blood in urine or stool, or bleeding gums; bleeding can be severe.
- •Severely low blood cell count.
- •Pancreatitis, with severe stomach pain that spreads to the back.
- •Seizures.
- •Flu.
- •Urinary tract infection, with symptoms like fever, frequent or painful urination.
- •Skin or tissue infection.
- •Mild allergic reaction (red, itchy skin).
- •Weight loss.
- •Feeling depressed, anxious, or confused.
- •Difficulty sleeping.
- •Weakness or numbness in hands or feet, possibly affecting balance.
- •Changes in sensation, tingling, prickling, or burning feeling.
- •Changes in taste.
- •Chills.
- •Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis), eye pain, or vision problems.
- •Earache.
- •Low blood pressure, causing dizziness or fainting.
- •Difficulty swallowing.
- •Constipation, gas, indigestion, stomach ache, swollen abdomen.
- •Mouth sores.
- •Liver and kidney problems (detected by blood tests).
- •Night sweats.
- •Itching, rash.
- •Hair loss.
- •Back, muscle, or joint pain, muscle cramps.
- •Feeling dizzy, weak, or generally unwell.
RARE
- •Bone marrow failing to produce blood cells.
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real).
- •Abnormal thoughts or feelings, losing touch with reality.
- •Kidney dysfunction.
- •Feeling agitated.
- •Tremors, shaking.
- •Deafness.
- •Irregular heartbeat.
- •Hives, dry skin.
- •Blood in urine.
- •Male infertility.
- •Chest pain.
- •Itchy raised rash (hives).
- •Sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips, or mouth, which can make swallowing or breathing difficult.
- •Sudden swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to valganciclovir, ganciclovir, or any other ingredients.
- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will check your blood cell counts regularly, especially if they are low.
- If you have kidney problems, your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
- This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Women must use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months after. Men must use condoms during treatment and for 4 months after if their partner could become pregnant.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, tired, shaky, or confused.