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Ganciclovir
How Ganciclovir works
Ganciclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.
Side Effects
Anemia, Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Usage
Ganciclovir is used in the treatment of eye infections by Herpes simplex virus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ganciclovir a vesicant/ antibiotic?No, Ganciclovir is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic
Q. Is Ganciclovir?Yes, Ganciclovir is dialyzabl
Q. Is Ganciclovir a chemotherapy drug?Yes, Ganciclovir is a chemotherapy used for the treatment of viral infections. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Q. Is Ganciclovir nephrotoxic?Yes, Ganciclovir is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)
Q. Is ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?No, ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor; it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals
Q. Does Ganciclovir cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?Yes, Ganciclovir may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)
Q. How does Ganciclovir cause myelosuppression?Ganciclovir is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.
