Ganciclovir and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ganciclovir.
Ganciclovir Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Food can enhance the levels of ganciclovir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, ganciclovir should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
Switch to professional interaction data
Ganciclovir drug interactions
There are 275 drug interactions with ganciclovir.
Ganciclovir disease interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with ganciclovir which include:
Report options
More about ganciclovir
- ganciclovir consumer information
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: purine nucleosides
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Related treatment guides
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
See also:
Valtrex
Valtrex is an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Learn about side ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Prevymis
Prevymis (letermovir) is a prescription antiviral medicine used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) ...
Zirgan
Zirgan is used to treat eye ulcers caused by the herpes simplex virus. Learn about side effects ...
Cytovene
Cytovene is used for CMV Infection, CMV Prophylaxis, CMV Retinitis
Foscavir
Foscavir is used for CMV Gastroenteritis, CMV Retinitis, herpes simplex ...
Foscarnet
Foscarnet systemic is used for CMV Gastroenteritis, CMV Retinitis, herpes simplex ...
Cidofovir
Cidofovir systemic is used for CMV Retinitis, smallpox vaccine reaction
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
