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Valganciclovir (Oral)
Treats cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis
Brand Names:
Valcyte
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to valganciclovir, acyclovir (Zovirax®), famciclovir (Famvir®), ganciclovir (Cytovene®), or valacyclovir (Valtrex®)
Uses:
Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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If you took Cytovene® (ganciclovir) before switching to Valcyte, the dose of your medicine may change. Although these medicines both treat the same problem, they are absorbed differently by your body. Make sure you understand the new directions for Valcyte so you do not take too many tablets.
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It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
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Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
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Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Throw away any tablet that is broken or crushed. Do not allow anyone to touch a broken or crushed tablet. If this does happen, thoroughly rinse or wash the medicine off with soap and water.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir®), probenecid (Benemid®), didanosine (ddI, Videx®), mycophenolate (Cellcept®), or medicines that weaken the immune system (such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation).
Warnings:
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This medicine can cause birth defects if it is used by the mother while she is pregnant or by the father when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. If a pregnancy occurs while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
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Use two forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 90 days after your treatment ends. This is very important whether you are a man or a woman.
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If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. The medicine may cause men or women to become infertile (unable to have children).
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have a blood disorder or kidney disease, or if you are on dialysis.
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Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine.
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Your medical doctor and eye doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
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This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
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Eye pain or trouble seeing
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Problems with coordination or muscle control
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Unexplained fever, chills, sore throat, painful sores
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Unusual bleeding or bruising
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Unusual tiredness or weakness
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Headache
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Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
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Trouble sleeping
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