Review the side-effects of Ganciclovir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Fever, chills, infection, enlarged abdomen, weakness, chest pain, edema, headache, injection site inflammation, uneasiness and pain.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, abnormal liver function test, mouth ulcer, constipation, indigestion and eructation.
Blood- Decrease in all types of blood cells.
Respiratory- Increased cough and difficulty in breathing.
Central Nervous System- Abnormal dreams, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, epilepsy, drowsiness, abnormal thinking and tremor.
Skin- Hair loss and dry skin.
Eye and ENT- Abnormal vision, taste perversion and ringing in the ear.
Metabolic- Changes in liver enzymes and weight loss.
Heart- High blood pressure, inflammation of vein and dilatation of blood vessels.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure, abnormal kidney function and urinary frequency.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/muscle pain, leg cramps and muscle weakness.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Fever, chills, infection, enlarged abdomen, weakness, chest pain, edema, headache, injection site inflammation, uneasiness and pain.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, abnormal liver function test, mouth ulcer, constipation, indigestion and eructation.
Blood- Decrease in all types of blood cells.
Respiratory- Increased cough and difficulty in breathing.
Central Nervous System- Abnormal dreams, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, epilepsy, drowsiness, abnormal thinking and tremor.
Skin- Hair loss and dry skin.
Eye and ENT- Abnormal vision, taste perversion and ringing in the ear.
Metabolic- Changes in liver enzymes and weight loss.
Heart- High blood pressure, inflammation of vein and dilatation of blood vessels.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure, abnormal kidney function and urinary frequency.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/muscle pain, leg cramps and muscle weakness.
Other Precautions :
It may lead to poor blood clot, avoid injury or bruising.Drug Name : Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir(Cytovene) generic is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (eye infection that can cause blindness) in people who have received organ or bone marrow transplants. It prevents the spread of CMV virus.Trade Names for Ganciclovir
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