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Valganciclovir

11 known interactions (2 severe)
2 brand names

Indications

  • Cytomegalovirus retinitis [induction and maintenance treatment in patients with AIDS]
  • Prevention of cytomegalovirus disease [following solid organ transplantation from a cytomegalovirus positive donor]

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

11 drug interactions identified for Valganciclovir. 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

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

Side Effects

Common or very common Anaemia; anxiety; appetite decreased; arthralgia; asthenia; bone marrow disorders; chest pain; confusion; constipation; cough; depression; diarrhoea; dizziness; dysphagia; dyspno...

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Brand Names

Valcyte(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Valganciclovir(IN)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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