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CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Name: CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION
SKU: vial of 1 Injection
Price: 2025 INR
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Salt CompositionGanciclovir (500mg)

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Introduction to CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice for CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor.

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION.

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION works

CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

How To Use CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes

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FAQ's on CYTOGAN 500MG INJECTION

How does Cytogan cause myelosuppression?

Cytogan is directly toxic to colony forming stem cells inside bone marrow which is responsible for RBCs, WBCs and platelets formation, thereby causing myelosuppression.

Is Cytogan a vesicant/ antibiotic?

No, Cytogan is not a vesicant/ an antibiotic

Is Cytogan nephrotoxic?

Yes, Cytogan is known to have nephrotoxicity (toxic to kidneys)

Is Cytogan?

Yes, Cytogan is dialyzabl

Does Cytogan cover hsv (hepes simplex virus)?

Yes, Cytogan may be used to treat hsv (hepes simplex virus)

Is Cytogan a chemotherapy drug?

Yes, Cytogan 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

Is ganciclovir a protease inhibitor?

No, ganciclovir is not a protease inhibitor it belongs to synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antivirals

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