Review the side-effects of Valganciclovir 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.
Most Common - Diarrhea, fever, nausea, tremor, anemia, graft rejection, decrease in white blood cells and platelet counts, vomiting.
Allergic reactions - Hypersensitivity.
Bleeding complications - Potentially life-threatening bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia.
Central Nervous System - Tingling, dizziness, convulsion, depression, psychosis, hallucinations, confusion and agitation.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, abdominal distention and ascites.
General - Fatigue, pain, fluid retention, swelling in the extremities and weakness.
Blood - Anemia and bone marrow depression.
Liver - Abnormal liver function.
Metabolic - Increased blood sugar, decreased appetite, dehydration and decrease in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, joint pain, muscle cramps and limb pain.
Genitourinary - Kidney impairment, painful urination and decreased creatinine clearance.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, runny nose and lung inflammation.
Skin - Skin inflammation, itching and pimples.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
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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.
Most Common - Diarrhea, fever, nausea, tremor, anemia, graft rejection, decrease in white blood cells and platelet counts, vomiting.
Allergic reactions - Hypersensitivity.
Bleeding complications - Potentially life-threatening bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia.
Central Nervous System - Tingling, dizziness, convulsion, depression, psychosis, hallucinations, confusion and agitation.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, abdominal distention and ascites.
General - Fatigue, pain, fluid retention, swelling in the extremities and weakness.
Blood - Anemia and bone marrow depression.
Liver - Abnormal liver function.
Metabolic - Increased blood sugar, decreased appetite, dehydration and decrease in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, joint pain, muscle cramps and limb pain.
Genitourinary - Kidney impairment, painful urination and decreased creatinine clearance.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, runny nose and lung inflammation.
Skin - Skin inflammation, itching and pimples.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Valganciclovir
Valganciclovir(Valcyte) generic is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. It stops the growth and reproduction of the virus.Trade Names for Valganciclovir
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