Ganciclovir
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
11 drug interactions identified for Ganciclovir. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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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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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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