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Valganciclovir Tablets

Generic name: Valganciclovir Tablets [ VAL-gan-SYE-kloe-vir ]
Brand name: Valcyte
Drug class: Purine nucleosides

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 10, 2024.

Warning

  • Very bad and sometimes life-threatening blood and bone marrow problems like anemia, low platelet counts, or low white blood cell counts have happened with this medicine (valganciclovir tablets). Change in dose or even stopping the drug may be needed if any of these side effects happen. Talk with the doctor.
  • This medicine has caused fertility problems in animals and some humans. Fertility problems may lead to not being able get pregnant or father a child. This may go back to normal but sometimes it may not. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.
  • In animals, this medicine (valganciclovir tablets) has caused harm to unborn babies and cancer. This medicine may have the same effects in humans. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.

Uses of Valganciclovir Tablets:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Valganciclovir Tablets?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (valganciclovir tablets).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (valganciclovir tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Valganciclovir Tablets?

For all uses of this medicine (valganciclovir tablets):

For CMV infections of the eye:

How is this medicine (Valganciclovir Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (valganciclovir tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

valacyclovir, Valcyte, valganciclovir, cidofovir, Prevymis, letermovir, foscarnet

What are some other side effects of Valganciclovir Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Valganciclovir Tablets?

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