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Ganciclovir

11 known interactions (2 severe)
3 brand names

Indications

  • Acute herpetic keratitis
  • Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease [pre-emptive therapy in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression]
  • Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease [universal prophylaxis in patients with drug-induced immunosuppression]
  • Treatment of cytomegalovirus disease [in immunocompromised patients]

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

11 drug interactions identified for Ganciclovir. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

With intravenous use History of cytopenia; potential carcinogen (including long-term carcinogenicity); potential teratogen (including long-term teratogenicity); radiotherapy...

Side Effects

Common or very common When used by eye (topical) Eye stinging; punctate keratitis With intravenous use Anaemia; anxiety; appetite decreased; arthralgia; asthenia; bone marrow disorders; chest pain; ch...

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Brand Names

Cytovene(IN)Ganciclovir(IN)+ 1 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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